Nando's · Salads & Bowls
PaellaNando's calories & macros
A Nando's Paella has 530 calories (2,218 kJ), with 40.5 g protein, 12.5 g fat and 61.5 g carbs per serve. That is about 25% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
A7.6 g protein per 100 kcal - excellent protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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How it compares with other Nando's salads & bowls
Of the 5 salads & bowls on the Nando's menu, Paella has the most protein and is the highest in calories. The category average is 411 kcal, so this one is above average by 119 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Salad | 415 | 1,736 | 8.1 | 30.2 | 14.8 |
| PERi-Harvest Bowl | 421 | 1,761 | 9.9 | 22.6 | 26.7 |
| Paella Grande | 428 | 1,791 | 27.6 | 4.4 | 67.0 |
| Paella | 530 | 2,218 | 40.5 | 12.5 | 61.5 |
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Quick answers
How many calories are in a Nando's Paella?
A Nando's Paella has 530 calories, which is 2,218 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Nando's's Paella?
40.5 g of protein, which works out to 7.6 g per 100 kcal - rated A (excellent) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
2,218 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,218 kJ is roughly 25% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Nando's?
Within Nando's salads & bowls it is the 5th lowest of 5. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Avo Parmesan Crunch at 259 kcal, and it also has the most protein of any Nando's salads & bowls item.
Compare it with
The closest salads and bowls by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More Nando's salads & bowls
Paella Grande428 kcal · 27.6 g protein
PERi-Harvest Bowl421 kcal · 9.9 g protein
Mediterranean Salad415 kcal · 8.1 g protein
Avo Parmesan Crunch259 kcal · 10.5 g proteinNando's full menuHighest protein at Nando'sLowest calorie at Nando'sOther restaurants
Source: Nando's Allergen & Nutritional Guide, re-verified against the API the Nando's app orders from (api.nandos.com.au), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.