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Lowest calorie Qdoba orders
The lightest mains, sides, sauces and drinks at Qdoba, sorted by calories, with protein, carbs and fat for each.
Source: FatSecret: Qdoba nutrition.
Qdoba meals, added up
A lighter meal: 450 kcal
The most protein-dense main between 250 and 450 kcal, with the lightest side and a zero-calorie drink.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keto Bowl - Chicken | 400 | 33 g | 11 g | 26 g |
| Apple Sauce, Natural - Kids | 50 | 0 g | 13 g | 0 g |
| Diet Coke | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total | 450 | 33 g | 24 g | 26 g |
Lightest mains
Sorted from lightest. The lightest main in the database is the Grilled Steak - Kids at 180 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Steak - Kids | 180 | 10 g | 2 g | 14 g |
| Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken | 190 | 16 g | 10 g | 10 g |
| Grilled Adobo Chicken | 190 | 19 g | 2 g | 12 g |
| Chorizo (3.0 oz) | 260 | 14 g | 5 g | 20 g |
| Grilled Steak | 360 | 20 g | 5 g | 28 g |
| Keto Bowl - Brisket Birria | 370 | 25 g | 13 g | 25 g |
| Street Style Pork Carnitas Tacos | 370 | 23 g | 38 g | 13 g |
| Keto Bowl - Chicken | 400 | 33 g | 11 g | 26 g |
| Surf & Turf - Entrée Portion | 420 | 31 g | 5 g | 30 g |
| Keto Bowl - Steak | 490 | 25 g | 13 g | 38 g |
| Impossible Taco Salad | 520 | 31 g | 46 g | 23 g |
| Citrus Lime Chicken Salad | 540 | 31 g | 49 g | 26 g |
Most protein per calorie
Mains with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie. The Grilled Adobo Chicken gives 19 g of protein for 190 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Adobo Chicken | 190 | 19 g | 2 g | 12 g |
| Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken | 190 | 16 g | 10 g | 10 g |
| Keto Bowl - Chicken | 400 | 33 g | 11 g | 26 g |
| Surf & Turf - Entrée Portion | 420 | 31 g | 5 g | 30 g |
| Double Protein Bowl - Chicken | 700 | 51 g | 41 g | 38 g |
| Keto Bowl - Brisket Birria | 370 | 25 g | 13 g | 25 g |
| Street Style Pork Carnitas Tacos | 370 | 23 g | 38 g | 13 g |
| Impossible Taco Salad | 520 | 31 g | 46 g | 23 g |
Sauces and dressings
Per serving. They range from 5 kcal (Pico de Gallo) to 170 kcal (Hand Crafted Guacamole (4 oz)).
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico de Gallo | 5 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Roasted Tomato Salsa | 5 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Salsa Roja | 5 | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| Habanero Salsa | 10 | 0 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| Salsa Verde | 10 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Chile Corn Salsa | 25 | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| Hand Crafted Guacamole (4 oz) | 170 | 2 g | 9 g | 15 g |
Lightest drinks
Drinks from 0 kcal. The heaviest drink listed, the Sprite - Large, is 400 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diet Coke | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Diet Dr. Pepper - Large | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Diet Dr. Pepper - Regular | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Gold Peak Black Ice Tea, Unsweetened | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Gold Peak Classic Blend Tea - Regular | 10 | 0 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| Gold Peak Classic Blend Tea - Large | 15 | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| Honest Apple Juice Box | 40 | 0 g | 10 g | 0 g |
| Jarritos Mandarin | 140 | 0 g | 36 g | 0 g |
Qdoba calorie traps
- Southwest Steak Burrito: 1,220 kcal. About 61% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Chicken Queso Burrito: 1,050 kcal. About 52% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Double Protein Bowl - Steak: 1,040 kcal. About 52% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Burrito: 910 kcal. About 46% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Chicken Queso Bowl: 750 kcal. About 38% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
How to order low calorie at Qdoba
- Start with the lightest mains. The Grilled Steak - Kids is 180 kcal, and the table above lists every main from there up.
- For protein, pick by ratio. The Grilled Adobo Chicken has 19 g of protein for 190 kcal. High-protein meals keep you full for longer on fewer calories.
- Drink zero-calorie. The Diet Coke is 0 kcal; the Sprite - Large is 400.
- Choose the sauce on purpose. Sauces and dressings run from 5 to 170 kcal per serving.
- Know the heavy hitters. The Southwest Steak Burrito is 1,220 kcal on its own.
About these numbers
The figures come from the FatSecret nutrition database, which lists nutrition information for Qdoba menu items. We checked them on September 24, 2026 and left out any entry whose calories do not add up from its protein, carbs and fat. Menus and recipes change, so check Qdoba’s own nutrition information if a number matters to you.
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 works out your own target, and the protein calculator shows how much protein to aim for.
Qdoba calorie questions
What is the lowest calorie main at Qdoba?
The Grilled Steak - Kids, at 180 kcal with 10 g of protein, is the lightest main in the FatSecret database. Next are the Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken (190 kcal) and the Grilled Adobo Chicken (190 kcal).
What is the best high-protein, low-calorie order at Qdoba?
The Grilled Adobo Chicken: 19 g of protein for 190 kcal. The Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken is next with 16 g for 190 kcal.
What is the lowest calorie drink at Qdoba?
The Diet Coke, at 0 kcal. Avoid the Sprite - Large if you are counting: it is 400 kcal.
What is the highest calorie item at Qdoba?
The Southwest Steak Burrito, at 1,220 kcal, is the heaviest item in the FatSecret database for Qdoba.