How Many Calories in a Chipotle Burrito? Every Protein (2026)
A Chipotle burrito starts at 320 calories before a single filling goes in, because that is what the 13-inch flour tortilla costs you. From there a standard chicken burrito lands around 945 and a loaded carnitas build clears 1,400. Here are the calorie totals for every protein, the tortilla math, and the swaps that make the biggest difference.
A Chipotle burrito runs roughly 850 to 1,200 calories. A standard chicken burrito (rice, black beans, chicken, salsa, cheese) is about 945 calories, and adding guacamole takes it to 1,175. The flour tortilla alone adds 320 calories, about 50g of carbs, and roughly 600mg of sodium.
- The tortilla costs 320 calories before any filling, the single largest item.
- Standard chicken burrito: ~945 calories with 53g protein.
- With guacamole: ~1,175; loaded builds clear 1,400.
- Lightest burrito: ~610 with steak, veggies, salsa, and no rice.
- Same fillings as a bowl, so the tortilla is the entire difference.
The Tortilla Tax: 320 Calories
Every Chipotle burrito begins at 320 calories, because that is what the 13-inch flour tortilla contributes before anything goes inside it. To put that in perspective:
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Flour tortilla | 320 |
| Guacamole | 230 |
| White rice | 210 |
| Chicken | 180 |
| Steak | 150 |
The tortilla outweighs any protein on the menu, and it also carries about 50g of carbohydrates and 600mg of sodium. It is also the only source of gluten on the standard line, which is why every gluten-free order becomes a bowl.
Burrito Calories by Protein
Standard build: flour tortilla, white rice, black beans, protein, fresh tomato salsa, cheese.
| Burrito | Standard | + Guacamole | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steak burrito | ~915 | ~1,145 | 42g |
| Sofritas burrito | ~915 | ~1,145 | 29g |
| Barbacoa burrito | ~935 | ~1,165 | 45g |
| Chicken burrito | ~945 | ~1,175 | 53g |
| Carnitas burrito | ~975 | ~1,205 | 44g |
| Honey chicken burrito | ~995 | ~1,225 | 50g |
Light vs Loaded Builds
| Build | Contents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Lightest | Tortilla, steak, fajita veggies, salsa, lettuce | ~530 |
| Light | Tortilla, chicken, beans, veggies, salsa | ~680 |
| Standard | Tortilla, rice, beans, chicken, salsa, cheese | ~945 |
| Popular | Standard + guacamole | ~1,175 |
| Loaded | Rice, beans, carnitas, cheese, sour cream, guac, queso | ~1,455 |
Cutting Calories Without Losing the Burrito
- Skip the rice: saves 210 and the burrito still wraps fine with beans and veggies.
- Choose steak or chicken over carnitas, worth 30 to 60 calories.
- Load fajita veggies and lettuce: volume and crunch for about 20 calories.
- Salsa instead of sour cream and cheese: saves 220 while adding flavor.
- Guac or queso, not both, together they add nearly 500 calories.
If those numbers push you toward skipping the tortilla entirely, the direct comparison is on our burrito vs bowl calories page, and the broader format debate is at burrito vs bowl. Burrito pricing is at how much is a Chipotle burrito, and every build option is on the burrito menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a Chipotle burrito?
A standard Chipotle burrito runs roughly 850 to 1,200 calories. A chicken burrito with white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, and cheese lands around 945, and adding guacamole brings it to about 1,175.
How many calories is the Chipotle tortilla?
The 13-inch flour tortilla contains 320 calories, about 50 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of fat, and roughly 600 milligrams of sodium. It is the single most calorie-dense item on the line.
How many calories in a chicken burrito at Chipotle?
About 945 calories for the standard build. Removing the cheese drops it to roughly 835, and skipping rice takes it to around 735.
Is a Chipotle burrito 1000 calories?
Most standard builds land just under, around 945 for chicken, but adding guacamole, queso, or sour cream pushes past 1,000 easily. A fully loaded carnitas burrito reaches roughly 1,400.
Which Chipotle burrito has the fewest calories?
A steak burrito built without rice, using fajita veggies, salsa, and no cheese or sour cream, lands near 610 calories. Steak is the leanest protein at 150 calories per serving.
How do I make a Chipotle burrito lower in calories?
Skip the rice (saves 210), choose steak or chicken, load free fajita veggies, use salsa instead of cheese and sour cream, and skip queso. That build lands around 650 calories while keeping over 30 grams of protein.
Should I get a bowl instead to save calories?
If the fillings are identical, yes, a bowl saves the 320 calories the tortilla adds. Many people order a bowl with a free tortilla on the side to get both options.
Methodology
All figures are computed from Chipotle official per-ingredient nutrition data as of October 2026 and cross-checked against the published totals for standard builds. Portions at Chipotle are hand-scooped, so real-world values vary by roughly 10 percent in either direction. Use the nutrition calculator for your exact build.
