Chipotle Low Calorie Options
Nutrition for every base, protein and topping, plus the lowest-calorie builds.
Chipotle Nutrition & Calories
Build your bowl, burrito or tacos
Every component on Chipotle's line, with the portion and nutrition from the official chart. Order in any combination — the totals land on your receipt in calories you can add up here first.
| Item | Portion | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour tortilla (burrito) | 1 tortilla | 320 | 8g | 50g | 9g |
| Flour tortilla (taco) | 1 tortilla | 80 | 2g | 13g | 2.5g |
| Crispy corn tortilla (taco) | 1 tortilla | 70 | 1g | 10g | 3g |
| Supergreens salad mix (salad base) | 3 oz | 15 | 1g | 3g | 0g |
| Romaine lettuce | 1 oz | 5 | 0g | 1g | 0g |
| Cilantro-Lime White Rice | 4 oz | 210 | 4g | 40g | 4g |
| Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice | 4 oz | 210 | 4g | 36g | 6g |
| Black Beans | 4 oz | 130 | 8g | 22g | 1.5g |
| Pinto Beans | 4 oz | 130 | 8g | 21g | 1.5g |
| Fajita Vegetables | 2 oz | 20 | 1g | 5g | 0g |
| Chicken | 4 oz | 180 | 32g | 0g | 7g |
| Steak | 4 oz | 150 | 21g | 1g | 6g |
| Barbacoa | 4 oz | 170 | 24g | 2g | 7g |
| Carnitas | 4 oz | 210 | 23g | 0g | 12g |
| Sofritas | 4 oz | 150 | 8g | 9g | 10g |
| Guacamole (topping/side) | 4 oz | 230 | 2g | 8g | 22g |
| Queso Blanco (entreé) | 2 oz | 120 | 5g | 4g | 9g |
| Sour Cream | 2 oz | 110 | 2g | 2g | 9g |
| Cheese | 1 oz | 110 | 6g | 1g | 8g |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa | 4 oz | 25 | 0g | 4g | 0g |
| Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa | 4 oz | 80 | 3g | 16g | 1.5g |
| Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa | 2 fl oz | 15 | 0g | 4g | 0g |
| Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa | 2 fl oz | 30 | 0g | 4g | 0g |
Rows follow Chipotle's standard portions (4 oz protein, 4 oz rice, 1 oz cheese and so on), as published on the official US nutrition chart.
Calculate your exact order
The table above is the reference; the calculator is the tool. Pick your base, protein and toppings and watch calories and protein add up as you build — every figure from the same official chart, with a shareable link to your exact order.
Chipotle calorie calculator →Chipotle bowl vs burrito vs tacos
The same filling in different carriers. Standard filling here: chicken, white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa and lettuce — 550 cal before the carrier.
| Carrier | Carrier adds | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl (no tortilla) Nothing added — the filling goes straight in the bowl. | — | 550 cal |
| Salad (supergreens base) Supergreens mix instead of a tortilla. | +15 cal | 565 cal |
| 3 crispy corn tacos 3 tortillas at the official per-tortilla value. | +210 cal | 760 cal |
| 3 flour tacos 3 tortillas at the official per-tortilla value. | +240 cal | 790 cal |
| Burrito (flour tortilla) One large flour tortilla. | +320 cal | 870 cal |
The bowl wins. A burrito's flour tortilla alone is 320 calories — more than the entire chicken serving. Three crispy corn tacos are the lightest way to eat the same filling with a shell.
Lowest-calorie Chipotle orders
Eight builds assembled from the official per-item values above — totals are the sum of their parts.
Chicken salad, lightest build
Supergreens salad mix (salad base) (15 cal) + Chicken (180 cal) + Fajita Vegetables (20 cal) + Fresh Tomato Salsa (25 cal) + Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa (15 cal)
Greens instead of rice, plus two salsas that cost almost nothing.
Steak bowl with fajita veggies
Steak (150 cal) + Fajita Vegetables (20 cal) + Black Beans (130 cal) + Fresh Tomato Salsa (25 cal)
No rice — beans and veggies carry the volume.
3 crispy corn tacos with chicken
Crispy corn tortilla (taco) (70 cal) + Crispy corn tortilla (taco) (70 cal) + Crispy corn tortilla (taco) (70 cal) + Chicken (180 cal) + Romaine lettuce (5 cal) + Fresh Tomato Salsa (25 cal)
Crispy corn tortillas are the lightest taco shell on the official chart.
Chicken bowl, classic build
Chicken (180 cal) + Cilantro-Lime White Rice (210 cal) + Black Beans (130 cal) + Fresh Tomato Salsa (25 cal) + Romaine lettuce (5 cal)
The standard assembly at its lowest add-on cost.
Chicken + guacamole bowl
Chicken (180 cal) + Fajita Vegetables (20 cal) + Guacamole (topping/side) (230 cal) + Fresh Tomato Salsa (25 cal)
Guacamole is 230 cal — build the rest of the bowl small to afford it.
Carnitas tacos
Crispy corn tortilla (taco) (70 cal) + Crispy corn tortilla (taco) (70 cal) + Crispy corn tortilla (taco) (70 cal) + Carnitas (210 cal) + Romaine lettuce (5 cal) + Fresh Tomato Salsa (25 cal)
Carnitas is the richest pork option; the crisp shells keep the total down.
Sofritas bowl
Sofritas (150 cal) + Cilantro-Lime White Rice (210 cal) + Black Beans (130 cal) + Fresh Tomato Salsa (25 cal)
The plant-based protein at 150 cal per 4 oz serving.
Barbacoa bowl with brown rice
Barbacoa (170 cal) + Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice (210 cal) + Pinto Beans (130 cal) + Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa (30 cal)
Brown rice and pinto beans, with a 30-calorie salsa.
Practical ordering tips
- Skip the tortilla when you can: the burrito shell is 320 cal on its own, and a bowl adds nothing.
- Chicken is the protein-per-calorie leader at 32g protein for 180 cal per serving.
- Guacamole is 230 cal — budget for it, do not treat it as free.
- Use salsa instead of queso and sour cream: all four salsas are 15–80 cal, while queso is 120 and sour cream 110.
- Salad dressings count: the chipotle-honey vinaigrette is 220 cal for 2 fl oz — ask for it on the side.
- Chips are 540 cal for a regular bag — share them or skip them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lowest-calorie order at Chipotle?
Build a salad: supergreens mix (15 cal), chicken (180 cal), fajita vegetables (20 cal) and salsa. That is 255 calories for 34g of protein. If you want a tortilla, three crispy corn tacos cost 210 cal — about two-thirds less than the burrito tortilla.
Is a bowl or a burrito lower in calories at Chipotle?
The bowl. The filling is the same; the difference is the carrier. A large flour tortilla is 320 calories per the official chart, and a bowl adds none. Even three crispy corn taco shells add only 210 calories.
How many calories are in Chipotle guacamole, queso and sour cream?
Per the official chart: guacamole is 230 cal (4 oz), queso blanco is 120 cal as an entrée topping (2 oz), and sour cream is 110 cal (2 oz). The four salsas, by contrast, run 15–80 cal — they are the cheapest way to add flavor.
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Fitting Chipotle into a planned day
Total an order first with the Chipotle calorie calculator, then see how the rest of the day adds up with the 1200 calorie meal plan.
Source: Chipotle's official US Nutrition Facts chart, retrieved from chipotle.com on 2026-10-26. Ingredient figures are Chipotle's published per-portion values. Build totals on this page are simple sums of those published values. Portions and availability can vary by location; the official calculator is the final reference.