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Lowest calorie Chipotle orders
At Chipotle you build the meal, so every scoop has its own number. Here are the calories per ingredient from Chipotle’s nutrition chart, and complete orders under 500 kcal added up from them.
Source: Chipotle US Nutrition Facts (PDF).
Chipotle meals, added up
Chicken salad, salsa as dressing: 255 kcal
Skip the vinaigrette (220 kcal) and use two salsas instead.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supergreens Salad Mix (3 oz) | 15 | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g | 15 mg |
| Chicken (4 oz) | 180 | 32 g | 0 g | 7 g | 310 mg |
| Fajita Vegetables (2 oz) | 20 | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g | 150 mg |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa (4 oz) | 25 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g | 550 mg |
| Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa (2 fl oz) | 15 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g | 260 mg |
| Total | 255 | 34 g | 16 g | 7 g | 1,285 mg |
Steak and black bean bowl, no rice: 340 kcal
Beans instead of rice add fiber and protein.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supergreens Salad Mix (3 oz) | 15 | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g | 15 mg |
| Steak (4 oz) | 150 | 21 g | 1 g | 6 g | 330 mg |
| Black Beans (4 oz) | 130 | 8 g | 22 g | 1.5 g | 210 mg |
| Fajita Vegetables (2 oz) | 20 | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g | 150 mg |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa (4 oz) | 25 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g | 550 mg |
| Total | 340 | 31 g | 35 g | 7.5 g | 1,255 mg |
Three crispy chicken tacos: 420 kcal
Crispy corn tortillas are 70 kcal each; soft flour ones are 80.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 × Crispy Corn Tortilla | 210 | 3 g | 30 g | 9 g | 0 mg |
| Chicken (4 oz) | 180 | 32 g | 0 g | 7 g | 310 mg |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa (4 oz) | 25 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g | 550 mg |
| Romaine Lettuce (tacos) (1 oz) | 5 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Total | 420 | 35 g | 35 g | 16 g | 860 mg |
High-protein double chicken bowl: 540 kcal
Two portions of chicken for over 70 g of protein.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supergreens Salad Mix (3 oz) | 15 | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g | 15 mg |
| 2 × Chicken (4 oz each) | 360 | 64 g | 0 g | 14 g | 620 mg |
| Black Beans (4 oz) | 130 | 8 g | 22 g | 1.5 g | 210 mg |
| Fajita Vegetables (2 oz) | 20 | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g | 150 mg |
| Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa (2 fl oz) | 15 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g | 260 mg |
| Total | 540 | 74 g | 34 g | 15.5 g | 1,255 mg |
Classic chicken burrito bowl: 565 kcal
The standard bowl with rice, still well under 600 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cilantro-Lime White Rice (4 oz) | 210 | 4 g | 40 g | 4 g | 350 mg |
| Black Beans (4 oz) | 130 | 8 g | 22 g | 1.5 g | 210 mg |
| Chicken (4 oz) | 180 | 32 g | 0 g | 7 g | 310 mg |
| Fajita Vegetables (2 oz) | 20 | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g | 150 mg |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa (4 oz) | 25 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g | 550 mg |
| Total | 565 | 45 g | 71 g | 12.5 g | 1,570 mg |
For comparison: the loaded burrito: 1,370 kcal
Tortilla, cheese, sour cream and guac add 770 kcal to the chicken, rice and beans.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour Tortilla (burrito) (1 each) | 320 | 8 g | 50 g | 9 g | 600 mg |
| Cilantro-Lime White Rice (4 oz) | 210 | 4 g | 40 g | 4 g | 350 mg |
| Black Beans (4 oz) | 130 | 8 g | 22 g | 1.5 g | 210 mg |
| Chicken (4 oz) | 180 | 32 g | 0 g | 7 g | 310 mg |
| Cheese (1 oz) | 110 | 6 g | 1 g | 8 g | 190 mg |
| Sour Cream (2 oz) | 110 | 2 g | 2 g | 9 g | 30 mg |
| Guacamole (4 oz) | 230 | 2 g | 8 g | 22 g | 370 mg |
| Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa (4 oz) | 80 | 3 g | 16 g | 1.5 g | 330 mg |
| Total | 1,370 | 65 g | 139 g | 62 g | 2,390 mg |
Proteins
Per 4 oz portion. Chicken has the most protein per calorie; steak is the lightest meat.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak (4 oz) | 150 | 21 g | 1 g | 6 g | 330 mg |
| Sofritas (4 oz) | 150 | 8 g | 9 g | 10 g | 560 mg |
| Barbacoa (4 oz) | 170 | 24 g | 2 g | 7 g | 530 mg |
| Chicken (4 oz) | 180 | 32 g | 0 g | 7 g | 310 mg |
| Carnitas (4 oz) | 210 | 23 g | 0 g | 12 g | 450 mg |
Bases, beans and tortillas
The base decides most of the total. Supergreens are 15 kcal; rice or a burrito tortilla each add over 200.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romaine Lettuce (tacos) (1 oz) | 5 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Supergreens Salad Mix (3 oz) | 15 | 1 g | 3 g | 0 g | 15 mg |
| Fajita Vegetables (2 oz) | 20 | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g | 150 mg |
| Crispy Corn Tortilla (1 each) | 70 | 1 g | 10 g | 3 g | 0 mg |
| Flour Tortilla (taco) (1 each) | 80 | 2 g | 13 g | 2.5 g | 160 mg |
| Black Beans (4 oz) | 130 | 8 g | 22 g | 1.5 g | 210 mg |
| Pinto Beans (4 oz) | 130 | 8 g | 21 g | 1.5 g | 210 mg |
| Cilantro-Lime White Rice (4 oz) | 210 | 4 g | 40 g | 4 g | 350 mg |
| Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice (4 oz) | 210 | 4 g | 36 g | 6 g | 190 mg |
| Flour Tortilla (burrito) (1 each) | 320 | 8 g | 50 g | 9 g | 600 mg |
Salsas and toppings
Salsas are almost free. Cheese, sour cream, queso and guacamole are 110–230 kcal each, so pick one.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa (2 fl oz) | 15 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g | 260 mg |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa (4 oz) | 25 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g | 550 mg |
| Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa (2 fl oz) | 30 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g | 500 mg |
| Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa (4 oz) | 80 | 3 g | 16 g | 1.5 g | 330 mg |
| Cheese (1 oz) | 110 | 6 g | 1 g | 8 g | 190 mg |
| Sour Cream (2 oz) | 110 | 2 g | 2 g | 9 g | 30 mg |
| Queso Blanco (entrée) (2 oz) | 120 | 5 g | 4 g | 9 g | 250 mg |
| Guacamole (4 oz) | 230 | 2 g | 8 g | 22 g | 370 mg |
Dressing, sides and drinks
The salad vinaigrette and a bag of chips are the two easiest ways to double a meal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipotle Iced Tea (22 fl oz) | 10 | 0 g | 3 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette (2 fl oz) | 220 | 1 g | 18 g | 16 g | 850 mg |
| Chips (regular) (4 oz) | 540 | 7 g | 73 g | 25 g | 390 mg |
Chipotle calorie traps
- Flour Tortilla (burrito) (1 each): 320 kcal. Ordering a bowl instead of a burrito saves this entire line.
- Chips (regular) (4 oz): 540 kcal. A regular bag of chips has more calories than most of the bowls on this page.
- Guacamole (4 oz): 230 kcal. Worth it if you love it, but it is the heaviest topping. Skip cheese and sour cream if you add it.
- Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette (2 fl oz): 220 kcal. More calories than a portion of chicken (180 kcal). Salsa makes a 15–25 kcal dressing.
How to order low calorie at Chipotle
- Get a bowl, not a burrito. The burrito tortilla alone is 320 kcal and 600 mg of sodium. The same fillings in a bowl skip all of it.
- Build on supergreens or half the rice. Supergreens are 15 kcal against 210 for a scoop of rice. If you want rice, ask for a half scoop.
- Use salsa as your dressing. Tomatillo-green chili salsa is 15 kcal and fresh tomato salsa 25, against 220 for the chipotle-honey vinaigrette.
- Pick one creamy topping. Cheese (110), sour cream (110), queso (120) and guacamole (230) add up fast when you take them all.
- Choose chicken for protein. 4 oz of chicken gives 32 g of protein for 180 kcal. Sofritas are the same calories as steak but have 8 g of protein.
Why your bowl may not match the numbers
Chipotle notes that its serving sizes are approximations and may vary from order to order, and every scoop is made by hand. The figures are for a standard 4 oz scoop of rice or guacamole, so each extra ounce adds about 50 kcal of rice or 60 kcal of guacamole. If you eat here often, the totals above are a good baseline; weigh a bowl at home once to see how your usual location compares.
How much should your meal be?
With a daily target of 1,800 kcal, three 500 kcal meals leave room for a 300 kcal snack. The calorie deficit calculator gives you your own daily target, and the macro calculator splits it into protein, carbs and fat.
Chipotle calorie questions
What is the lowest calorie order at Chipotle?
A salad of supergreens, chicken, fajita vegetables, fresh tomato salsa and tomatillo-green chili salsa is 255 kcal with 34 g of protein, using Chipotle’s published figures. Skip the vinaigrette (220 kcal) and use the salsas as dressing.
How many calories are in a Chipotle burrito bowl?
It depends entirely on what goes in it. A classic bowl of white rice, black beans, chicken, fajita vegetables and fresh tomato salsa is 565 kcal. Adding cheese, sour cream and guacamole takes it past 1,000.
Is a Chipotle bowl healthier than a burrito?
With the same fillings, a bowl has 320 fewer calories, 50 g fewer carbs and 600 mg less sodium, because it skips the flour tortilla.
What is the best high protein, low calorie Chipotle order?
A bowl with double chicken, black beans, fajita vegetables, supergreens and tomatillo-green chili salsa is 540 kcal with 74 g of protein.
How many calories are in Chipotle chips and guacamole?
A regular bag of chips is 540 kcal and a 4 oz side of guacamole is 230 kcal, so 770 kcal together. That matches the 770 kcal Chipotle lists for a regular Chips & Guacamole.