How Many Calories in a Chipotle Tortilla? Flour vs Corn (2026)
The Chipotle flour tortilla is the single largest calorie item on the menu, larger than any protein, larger than rice, larger than guacamole. At 320 calories it is the entire difference between a burrito and a bowl. Corn tortillas, by contrast, are about 70. Here is the full comparison and what it means for your order.
A Chipotle burrito-size flour tortilla contains 320 calories, with roughly 50g carbs, 9g fat, 8g protein, and 600mg sodium. A soft corn tortilla is about 70 calories, a crispy corn shell about 70, and a taco-size flour tortilla about 90.
- Burrito flour tortilla: 320 calories, the largest single item on the menu.
- Soft corn tortilla: ~70; crispy corn shell: ~70.
- Taco-size flour tortilla: ~90.
- Carbs: ~50g in the burrito tortilla, ~13g in a corn one.
- Only gluten source on the standard menu is the flour tortilla.
- Free on the side with a bowl at most locations.
Flour vs Corn
| Tortilla | Calories | Carbs | Gluten free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flour, burrito size (13 in) | 320 | ~50g | ❌ |
| Flour, taco size | ~90 | ~14g | ❌ |
| Soft corn | ~70 | ~13g | ✅ |
| Crispy corn shell | ~70 | ~13g | ✅ |
The gap is enormous. One burrito tortilla equals roughly four and a half corn tortillas, which is why three corn tacos come in lighter than a single burrito even with the same fillings, as our taco calories page shows.
Full Macros
| Nutrient (burrito flour tortilla) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 |
| Carbohydrates | ~50g |
| Fat | ~9g |
| Protein | 8g |
| Fiber | ~2g |
| Sodium | ~600mg |
Why 320 Calories Matters
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Flour tortilla | 320 |
| Guacamole | 230 |
| White rice | 210 |
| Carnitas | 210 |
| Chicken | 180 |
| Steak | 150 |
The tortilla outweighs every protein on the menu, and it is the reason a burrito and its identical bowl differ by exactly 320 calories, the whole story at burrito vs bowl calories.
It also carries three other consequences: 50g of carbohydrate (which is why keto builds are always bowls), 600mg of sodium, and it is the only gluten source on the standard menu, making bowls the default for gluten-free ordering.
The Free Side Tortilla
Most locations will hand you a tortilla on the side with a bowl order at no charge. That is the basis of the most useful ordering trick at Chipotle: order a bowl, take the free tortilla, wrap it yourself. Bowl portions are not limited by whether the wrap closes, so you frequently get more food for the same price, covered at the double wrap hack.
If you want the tortilla without eating it all, it is also the easiest 320 calories to leave on the plate. Full detail on the side option is at tortilla on the side.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a Chipotle tortilla?
The 13-inch burrito-size flour tortilla contains 320 calories with about 50 grams of carbohydrate, 9 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein, and roughly 600mg of sodium. Corn tortillas are far lighter at around 70 calories each.
How many calories is a Chipotle corn tortilla?
About 70 calories for a soft corn tortilla or a crispy corn shell, with roughly 13 grams of carbohydrate. That is less than a quarter of the burrito-size flour tortilla.
Are corn or flour tortillas better at Chipotle?
For calories and carbs, corn by a wide margin, 70 versus 320 for the burrito size. Corn is also gluten free. Flour tortillas are larger, softer, and the only option for a burrito or quesadilla.
How many carbs are in a Chipotle flour tortilla?
About 50 grams in the burrito-size tortilla, which is more than a serving of white rice. A taco-size flour tortilla carries roughly 14 grams and a corn tortilla about 13.
Is the Chipotle tortilla gluten free?
The flour tortillas are not, they contain wheat and are the only gluten-containing item on the standard menu. Corn tortillas and crispy corn shells are gluten free.
Can I get a free tortilla with a bowl?
Yes, most locations will provide a tortilla on the side with a bowl at no charge. It is the basis of the popular double wrap hack, where you get bowl portions plus the ability to wrap.
Should I skip the tortilla to save calories?
If calories matter, yes, choosing a bowl over a burrito saves exactly 320 calories at the same price, along with about 50 grams of carbs and 600mg of sodium.
Methodology
Figures are computed from Chipotle official per-ingredient nutrition data as of October 2026. Portions are hand-scooped, so real-world values vary by roughly 10 percent either way. Nutrition content is general information and not medical or dietary advice.
