Complete calorie and nutrition data for every Chipotle protein option. Chicken, steak, barbacoa, carnitas, sofritas, double chicken and double steak - every macro, every nutrient, compared side by side.
Sorted by protein content. Data from Chipotle's official nutrition information.
| Protein | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Cal / g protein | Keto | Vegan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🍗 Double Chicken | 360 | 64g | 2g | 14g | 620mg | 5.6 | ✅ | ❌ |
| 🥩 Double Steak | 300 | 42g | 2g | 14g | 640mg | 7.1 | ✅ | ❌ |
| 🐷 Carnitas | 210 | 23g | 0g | 12g | 590mg | 9.1 | ✅ | ❌ |
| 🍗 Chicken | 180 | 32g | 1g | 7g | 310mg | 5.6 | ✅ | ❌ |
| 🐄 Barbacoa | 170 | 24g | 2g | 7g | 465mg | 7.1 | ✅ | ❌ |
| 🥩 Steak | 150 | 21g | 1g | 7g | 320mg | 7.1 | ✅ | ❌ |
| 🌱 Sofritas | 150 | 8g | 9g | 10g | 480mg | 18.8 | ⚠️ | ✅ |
Chipotle steak is grilled and sliced flank steak seasoned with ancho chile, black pepper and Mexican oregano. At 150 calories it is the lowest calorie protein option and still delivers 21g of protein.
Calculate with SteakSlow-braised beef seasoned with chipotle peppers, cumin and cloves. Rich and deeply flavored. 24g protein with 2g carbs. Moderate sodium at 465mg.
Calculate with BarbacoaOrganic braised tofu with roasted poblano, chipotle pepper and spices. The only vegan protein. 8g protein per serving. Lower in protein than meat options but good for plant-based diets.
Calculate with SofritasGrilled adobo chicken is the most popular protein at Chipotle. At 32g protein for 180 calories it has the best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu. Lowest sodium protein at 310mg.
Calculate with ChickenSlow-cooked pulled pork seasoned with juniper berries, thyme and bay leaves. Zero carbs makes it the best keto protein. Highest fat at 12g and highest sodium at 590mg.
Calculate with CarnitasTwo servings of chicken. The maximum protein option at 64g protein. Best for post-workout meals or high protein goals. Only 2g carbs.
Calculate with Double ChickenTwo servings of steak. 42g protein for 300 calories. Good variety for those who want high protein without always choosing chicken.
Calculate with Double SteakDouble chicken is the highest protein option at Chipotle with 64 grams of protein per serving. Regular chicken is the best single protein at 32 grams. Barbacoa is an underrated choice at 24 grams of protein with only 2 grams of carbohydrates. For the best protein-to-calorie efficiency, chicken leads at 5.6 calories per gram of protein, compared to 7.1 for steak and 9.1 for carnitas.
Chipotle's adobo-marinated chicken is genuinely one of the healthier fast food proteins available. It is grilled (not fried), contains no breading, and delivers 32 grams of complete protein for 180 calories. The 310mg of sodium is moderate and the 1 gram of carbohydrates makes it compatible with virtually any dietary approach. The chicken is also minimally processed compared to most fast food proteins.
Chicken has 180 calories and 32g protein while steak has 150 calories and 21g protein. Chicken wins on protein content by 11 grams. Steak wins on total calories by 30 calories. The calorie-to-protein ratio strongly favors chicken. Both have similar fat content (7g each) and low carbohydrates (1g each). The only meaningful reason to choose steak over chicken is flavor preference or the 30 calorie saving.
Chipotle carnitas is slow-cooked pulled pork braised with juniper berries, thyme, bay leaves and black pepper. It contains 210 calories, 23g protein, 0g carbohydrates and 12g fat. The zero carbohydrates make it the best keto protein option. However it is the highest in fat and sodium (590mg) of all proteins. For general health it is nutritious, for keto it is excellent, for low-sodium diets it should be used sparingly.
Sofritas provides 8 grams of protein per serving, which is lower than all meat options (21-64g) but reasonable for a plant-based option. Vegans and vegetarians eating at Chipotle should pair sofritas with black beans (8g additional protein) and pinto beans to reach adequate protein levels. A bowl with sofritas and black beans provides 16 grams of protein before adding any other toppings.
Double protein is worth the cost for anyone with high protein goals. Double chicken gives you 64 grams of protein for 360 calories. If your daily protein target is 150-200 grams, a double chicken bowl with black beans puts you at 72-74 grams of protein in a single meal - a substantial contribution. Chipotle charges approximately $4-5 extra for double protein, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to hit protein targets compared to protein supplements.
Use the Chipotle calorie calculator to see the exact macros for any protein combined with your chosen rice, beans and toppings. The full protein comparison guide ranks all proteins by goal including keto, weight loss, muscle building and vegan diets.