Chipotle Burrito Calorie Calculator
Build your custom burrito and see calories, protein, carbs, fat and sodium update live. Based on official Chipotle nutrition data.
Chipotle Burrito Calories: Complete Nutrition Guide
A Chipotle Burrito ranges from about 740 to over 1,200 calories depending on your protein, rice, beans, and toppings. A standard chicken burrito with white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, cheese, and sour cream comes to roughly 1,085 calories with 60g of protein — the flour tortilla alone adds 320 calories and 50g of carbs.
Burritos are the heftier cousin of bowls: same fillings, but wrapped in a tortilla. If you're watching calories or carbs, a burrito bowl saves you 320 calories off the top. Use the calculator above to build your exact burrito and see calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and sodium update live.
Popular Combos & Calories
Here's the calorie count for the most-ordered Chipotle burritos — each with a flour tortilla, white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, cheese, and sour cream:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Burrito | 1,085 | 60g | 130g | 36g |
| Steak Burrito | 1,055 | 49g | 131g | 35g |
| Barbacoa Burrito | 1,075 | 52g | 132g | 36g |
| Carnitas Burrito | 1,115 | 51g | 130g | 41g |
| Chicken al Pastor Burrito | 1,100 | 53g | 132g | 38g |
| Carne Asada Burrito | 1,155 | 57g | 131g | 43g |
| Sofritas Burrito | 1,055 | 36g | 139g | 39g |
| Veggie Burrito (with guac) | 1,130 | 28g | 156g | 41g |
How to Build a Leaner Chipotle Burrito
A chipotle burrito can easily hit 1,200+ calories. Here's where the calories come from and what to skip:
- The flour tortilla is 320 calories (50g carbs, 9g fat) — this is the single biggest add compared to a bowl. If tortilla isn't essential, a burrito bowl cuts that instantly.
- Rice adds another 210 calories. Skip it or swap for cauliflower rice (40 cal).
- Guac adds 230 calories. Healthy fats, but still the second-biggest add.
- Double protein doubles the main calorie source (+150 to +250 cal) but adds 20-30g of protein.
- Cheese + sour cream together add 220 calories. Skip one or both.
Lowest-calorie burrito build (~545 cal, 35g protein): flour tortilla, chicken, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, romaine. No rice, no beans, no cheese, no sour cream, no guac.
Balanced burrito (~925 cal, 56g protein, 122g carbs, 20g fat): flour tortilla, chicken, brown rice, black beans, corn salsa, fajita veggies, romaine. Solid meal with reasonable macros.
Burrito Diet Guides
How to order a burrito at Chipotle for different dietary approaches. Each tab has specific recommendations with exact macros — calorie counting is active by default.
A Chipotle burrito ranges from ~540 to 1,300+ calories. The flour tortilla alone is 320 cal (50g carbs, 9g fat) — that's a third of a typical burrito before any fillings go in.
Lean burrito build (~545 cal, 35g protein)
Flour tortilla, chicken, fresh tomato salsa, fajita veggies, romaine. Skip rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and guac. You get the wrap experience without piling on another 700 cal of fillings.
What to skip or avoid
- Rice + beans together — adds 340 cal and 61g carbs
- Double protein — +150 to +250 cal
- Guacamole in the burrito — +230 cal (highest single add after tortilla)
- Cheese + sour cream combo — +220 cal
- Chips on the side — 540 cal, often more than the burrito itself
💡 Tip: A typical fully-loaded burrito (tortilla, chicken, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guac) is ~1,315 cal. Skipping just guac and sour cream cuts 340 cal without really changing the flavor profile.
📖 Full guide: Chipotle Calories Guide — Every menu item ranked by calories, with popular combo totals and calorie-cut strategies.
A Chipotle burrito is NOT keto-friendly. The flour tortilla alone is 50g total carbs (47g net carbs) — that's more than a full day's keto allowance (typically 20-30g net carbs) in one wrap. If keto is strict for you, use the bowl or salad calculator instead.
If you're having it anyway (cheat meal / planned refeed)
Lowest-carb burrito build (~50g net carbs): flour tortilla, chicken or steak, fajita veggies, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, romaine, fresh tomato salsa. No rice, no beans, no corn salsa. The tortilla is still your blocker — everything else minimizes the damage.
What to skip or avoid
- White rice — 40g carbs, 1g fiber (39g net), non-starter on keto
- Brown rice — 36g carbs, 2g fiber (34g net), also too much
- Black beans (22g carbs, 7g fiber = 15g net) AND pinto beans (21g carbs, 8g fiber = 13g net) — both push you over
- Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa — 16g carbs, the only high-carb salsa
- The tortilla itself (50g carbs, 3g fiber = 47g net) — the dealbreaker
💡 Tip: A 47g net carb hit will knock you out of ketosis for 1-3 days for most people. If you're planning this as an intentional cheat, keep the rest of the day near-zero carbs (eggs, meat, cheese, leafy greens) and don't make it a weekly thing. If you have diabetes, PCOS, or insulin resistance — a cheat meal can cost you weeks of progress. Talk to your doctor before planning them.
📖 Full guide: Chipotle Keto Bowl Guide — Best keto builds (9g net carbs), net carbs per ingredient, and cheat-meal rules.
Low carb is tight on a burrito — the tortilla is 47g net carbs alone, already at strict-low-carb limits before any fillings. It's doable if you're on a liberal 50-100g net carbs/day plan; for stricter (under 30g), use the bowl or salad instead.
Liberal low-carb burrito (~60g net carbs)
Flour tortilla, chicken, fresh tomato salsa, fajita veggies, cheese, sour cream, romaine. Skip rice AND beans. Most of your carbs come from the tortilla; the fillings stay lean.
What to skip or avoid
- Rice AND beans together — that's 54-52g net carbs on top of the tortilla (100g+ total, no room for anything else)
- Corn salsa — 16g carbs piles on quickly
- Pick one starch: either rice OR beans, not both, if you must have something beyond the tortilla
💡 Tip: Beans actually help more than hurt on low-carb due to fiber (7-8g per serving) — a burrito with just beans and no rice is ~62g net carbs total, close to liberal low-carb limits. Rice gives you nothing but carbs; skip it first.
📖 Full guide: Chipotle Keto & Low-Carb Guide — Full net-carbs breakdown for every ingredient plus low-carb builds for liberal diets.
A burrito is actually great for high-protein eating — the tortilla doesn't block your macros, it just adds calories you can use. Easy to hit 60-90g protein with double protein and beans.
High-protein burrito (~1,265 cal, 92g protein)
Flour tortilla, double chicken, white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, cheese, fajita veggies. Hits 90g+ protein with carbs for post-workout replenishment.
What to skip or avoid
- Single protein if you're eating big — double gives you 60g+ from one scoop
- Sour cream if protein is your priority (pure fat, no protein benefit)
- Sofritas over chicken on a protein-focused day — 8g vs 32g protein per serving
- Steak if you want max protein — chicken is 32g vs steak 21g per 4 oz
💡 Tip: Protein per 4 oz serving: Chicken 32g, Pollo Asado 30g, Carne Asada 29g, Barbacoa 24g, Carnitas 23g, Steak 21g. Chicken wins for protein-to-calorie ratio (5.6 cal per g protein).
📖 Full guide: Chipotle High-Protein Guide — Macros, double protein strategy, and exact builds for cutting, maintenance, and bulking.
Vegetarian burrito is easy at Chipotle — pick Sofritas (plant-based crumble) or the Veggie option (no meat, includes free guac). All other fillings, cheeses, salsas, and sour cream are vegetarian.
Sofritas burrito (~1,055 cal, 36g protein)
Flour tortilla, white rice, black beans, Sofritas, fresh tomato salsa, cheese, sour cream, fajita veggies. Sofritas gives you 8g plant protein per serving; beans add another 8g. The combo gets you to 36g total.
What to skip or avoid
- Veggie option if you want maximum protein — Sofritas has 8g vs 0g for Veggie
- Both proteins if unsure — double Sofritas is an option for 16g plant protein
- Sour cream if you want extra calories — skip it for a lighter burrito (~945 cal)
💡 Tip: Veggie option includes FREE guacamole (normally +230 cal, +2.75 extra). If you want guac, ordering Veggie is cheaper than adding it to Sofritas.
📖 Full guide: Chipotle Vegan & Vegetarian Guide — Sofritas vs Veggie comparison, 6 builds, and plant protein strategy.
Vegan burrito works: pick Sofritas or Veggie, skip cheese, skip sour cream, skip queso. The flour tortilla is vegan (no butter or lard). Every other ingredient — rice, beans, all salsas, fajita veggies, lettuce, guacamole — is plant-based.
Vegan Sofritas burrito (~830 cal, 32g protein)
Flour tortilla, brown rice, black beans, Sofritas, fresh tomato salsa, fajita veggies, romaine, guacamole. No cheese, no sour cream. Gets you 30g+ plant protein with solid fiber (14g+) from beans and veggies.
What to skip or avoid
- Cheese (all varieties including queso blanco) — dairy
- Sour cream — dairy
- Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette — contains honey (not vegan by most definitions)
- Check seasonal items — limited-time offerings may include dairy
💡 Tip: Sofritas is your best vegan protein at 8g per serving. Double Sofritas + black beans gets you to 32g plant protein. Guac is free with the Veggie option — take advantage.
📖 Full guide: Chipotle Vegan & Vegetarian Guide — Full vegan menu, what to skip, best Sofritas builds, and dairy-free tricks.
A Chipotle burrito is NOT gluten-free. The flour tortilla is made from wheat. If you have celiac or serious gluten sensitivity, you need a different format — use the bowl or salad calculator for the same fillings without the wheat wrap.
GF alternative: order a burrito bowl
Same fillings, no tortilla. All rice, beans, proteins, salsas, and toppings are naturally gluten-free. You get the exact meal minus the wheat wrap. Expect to save ~320 cal and 50g carbs just from skipping the tortilla.
What to skip or avoid
- Flour tortilla (burrito size, also taco size) — wheat, contains gluten
- Tempura-battered items on seasonal menus — usually contain wheat flour
- Watch for cross-contamination — same prep line handles tortillas. Ask for a glove change if you have celiac
💡 Tip: Crispy corn shells (used in tacos) are gluten-free if you want a tortilla-ish experience. For total safety, bowls and salads are the cleanest gluten-free Chipotle options.
📖 Full guide: Chipotle Gluten-Free Guide — Complete safe menu, cross-contamination protocol for celiac, and is-X-GF summary.
A dairy-free burrito is easy: skip cheese, sour cream, and queso. Everything else — tortilla, all proteins, rice, beans, salsas, guacamole, fajita veggies — is dairy-free.
Dairy-free chicken burrito (~755 cal, 54g protein)
Flour tortilla, chicken, white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, fajita veggies, guacamole, romaine. Skip cheese and sour cream. Guacamole replaces both for creamy texture (230 cal, 2g net carbs).
What to skip or avoid
- Monterey Jack cheese blend — dairy
- Sour cream — dairy
- Queso Blanco (regular and large side) — dairy
💡 Tip: Guacamole is your dairy-free creamy topping — free with the Veggie option, +230 cal otherwise. Plus you get 22g of heart-healthy fat from avocados.
📖 Full guide: Chipotle Cheese Guide (Dairy-Free Details) — What cheese Chipotle uses, Queso Blanco breakdown, and dairy-free alternatives.
Chipotle Ingredient Calories
Every ingredient you can add, with calories and macros as listed in Chipotle's official nutrition facts:
Burrito Tortilla
| Tortilla | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour Tortilla (burrito) | 320 | 8g | 9g | 50g | 3g |
Proteins
| Protein | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 180 | 32g | 7g | 0g |
| Steak | 150 | 21g | 6g | 1g |
| Barbacoa | 170 | 24g | 7g | 2g |
| Carnitas | 210 | 23g | 12g | 0g |
| Chicken al Pastor | 190 | 25g | 9g | 2g |
| Carne Asada | 250 | 29g | 14g | 1g |
| Pollo Asado | 200 | 30g | 8g | 2g |
| Sofritas | 150 | 8g | 10g | 9g |
| Plant-Based Chorizo | 180 | 18g | 7g | 14g |
| Veggie (no protein) | 0 | 0g | 0g | 0g |
Rice & Beans
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rice | 210 | 4g | 4g | 40g | 1g |
| Brown Rice | 210 | 4g | 6g | 36g | 2g |
| Cauliflower Rice | 40 | 2g | 2g | 5g | 2g |
| No Rice | 0 | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g |
| Black Beans | 130 | 8g | 2g | 22g | 7g |
| Pinto Beans | 130 | 8g | 2g | 21g | 7g |
| No Beans | 0 | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g |
Salsas
| Salsa | Calories | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Tomato Salsa (Mild) | 25 | 4g | 550mg |
| Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa (Medium) | 80 | 16g | 330mg |
| Tomatillo-Green Chili (Medium) | 15 | 4g | 260mg |
| Tomatillo-Red Chili (Hot) | 30 | 4g | 500mg |
Toppings & Extras
| Topping | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 230 | 2g | 22g |
| Cheese | 110 | 6g | 8g |
| Sour Cream | 110 | 2g | 9g |
| Queso Blanco | 120 | 5g | 9g |
| Fajita Veggies | 20 | 1g | 0g |
| Romaine Lettuce | 5 | 0g | 0g |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a Chipotle chicken burrito?
A standard Chipotle chicken burrito with flour tortilla, white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, cheese, and sour cream contains approximately 1,085 calories, with 60g of protein, 130g of carbs, and 36g of fat. Adding guacamole bumps it to about 1,315 calories.
How many calories are in a Chipotle steak burrito?
A standard Chipotle steak burrito is approximately 1,055 calories with 49g of protein. Steak has 30 fewer calories per serving than chicken but less protein (21g vs 32g).
How many calories are in a Chipotle carnitas burrito?
A standard carnitas burrito is approximately 1,115 calories with 51g of protein and 41g of fat. Carnitas is the highest-fat protein Chipotle offers at 210 calories per serving.
How many calories in a Chipotle burrito without rice and beans?
Skipping rice saves 210 calories and skipping beans saves 130. A chicken burrito with just tortilla, protein, salsa, cheese, and sour cream is about 745 calories.
How many carbs are in a Chipotle burrito?
Carbs typically range from 100g to 170g. The flour tortilla alone is 50g of carbs. Add white rice (40g) and black beans (22g) and you're already at 112g before any toppings.
Is a Chipotle burrito healthier than a bowl?
A burrito bowl is the leaner choice — skipping the flour tortilla saves 320 calories and 50g of carbs. Same fillings, fewer empty calories. Bowls win on calories, carbs, and sodium.
How much protein is in a Chipotle burrito?
A standard chicken burrito has about 60g of protein — 32g from chicken, 8g from beans, 8g from cheese, 8g from the tortilla. Double protein pushes it to 85-90g.
What is the lowest-calorie Chipotle burrito?
The leanest option is roughly 545 calories with 35g of protein: tortilla, chicken, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, romaine — skipping rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, and guac.
How much sodium is in a Chipotle burrito?
Sodium in a typical burrito ranges from 2,100mg to 3,400mg — often over the FDA daily limit (2,300mg). The tortilla alone adds 600mg. Skip cheese and choose tomatillo salsa to keep sodium lower.
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