Build your DIG plate and estimate total calorie intake.
DIG (formerly Dig Inn) is built around seasonal vegetables and simple, scratch-cooked food, which makes it one of the more wholesome fast-casual options around. As with any vegetable-forward spot, though, the meal is as light or as hearty as you build it, and the grain base, the richer sides and the way the vegetables are prepared all shape the total more than the 'fresh' framing suggests.
The menu is built from a protein main plus market sides, with seasonal specials, salads and bowls. The calculator helps you see how the main, the sides and the base add up so you can build a balanced plate rather than guessing.
A DIG meal is usually a protein main plus a couple of market sides, which is a nice structure because it naturally balances a plate. The thing to watch is that the sides range from very light (simple roasted or raw vegetables) to quite rich (the cheesier, oilier or starchier preparations). Choosing one hearty side and one lighter one keeps the plate satisfying without tipping it heavy.
The proteins are a strong point, the charred chicken and the lean options are protein-forward and simply prepared, and the menu's higher-protein bowls push protein impressively high. The vegetarian and vegan mains (like the tofu and the plant-based classic) are genuinely satisfying, with the reminder that vegan does not automatically mean low calorie, since a hearty vegan bowl can still carry a full meal's worth of energy.
The grain bases (rice and the seasonal grains) are filling and energy-dense, so a lighter scoop or a vegetable-forward plate trims the total. The vegetable sides are where DIG shines: many are roasted simply and add fiber and flavor for little, so leaning on those is the easy way to a bigger, more satisfying plate. The richer sides (the mac, the cheesier or oilier dishes) are the ones to enjoy as the one indulgent component.
The sauces and dressings are the usual lever: a drizzle adds flavor, the creamier ones add up if heavy, so measured or on the side is the move. The desserts and a few of the larger sides round out the rich corner, easy to enjoy on purpose. Overall DIG is one of the easier menus to eat well at when you balance one hearty side against lighter ones.
| Lighter choice | Cal | Heavier choice | Cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Honey | 50 | Vegan Dig Classic | 940 |
| Lemon Piccata Sauce | 70 | Spicy Salmon Bowl | 860 |
| Sheet Tray Carrots | 80 | Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy… | 860 |
Nutrition values are compiled from official DIG published nutrition information and reputable public nutrition databases, then normalized to a consistent per-item format. Figures vary with build, size and customization, so use this calculator as a close guide and confirm in-store details when you need exact numbers. Reviewed by Jennifer Zoned, PhD, Nutrition Researcher.
It is one of the more wholesome fast-casual options, built around seasonal vegetables and scratch-cooked food. The plate structure (a protein plus market sides) naturally balances a meal. The main thing to watch is that the sides range from very light to quite rich, so mix a hearty one with a lighter one.
Not automatically. The plant-based mains are satisfying and well-prepared, but a hearty vegan bowl can still carry a full meal's worth of energy. Vegan does not mean low calorie, so check the number if that is your goal.
Choose the charred chicken or one of the higher-protein bowls, which push protein impressively high, and pair it with vegetable sides rather than two starchy ones. That gives you a protein-forward, balanced plate.
Lean on the simply-roasted vegetable sides, which add fiber and flavor for little, and treat the cheesier, oilier or starchier sides as the one indulgent component. Pairing one hearty side with one lighter one keeps the plate satisfying without tipping heavy.
