High-protein items at Chipotle
6 of the 70 single servings in Chipotle’s nutrition information have 20 g of protein or more. The most is the Pollo Asado (Side), with 37 g at 220 calories; for the most protein per calorie it is the Chicken (Entrée), with 17.8 g for every 100 calories (32 g in all).
Chipotle’s nutrition information is dated October 2024. It is the latest the chain publishes, so newer or changed recipes may differ.
Protein follows portion size, so the largest portions lead the first table; they are usually high in calories and sodium too, shown alongside. The second table puts lean items first. The Daily Value for protein is 50 g, so a serving with 25 g gives half of it.
Most protein per serving
6 items
Single servings with at least 20 g of protein, most protein first (ties: fewer calories first).
 Pollo AsadoSide, 5 oz | 220 | 37 | 4 | 8 | 440 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ChickenEntrée, 4 oz | 180 | 32 | 0 | 7 | 310 |
 BarbacoaEntrée, 4 oz | 170 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 530 |
 CarnitasEntrée, 4 oz | 210 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 450 |
 SteakEntrée, 4 oz | 150 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 330 |
 Queso BlancoLarge, 8 oz | 480 | 20 | 14 | 37 | 980 |
Most protein per calorie
6 items
Servings with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein for every 100 calories (published protein divided by published calories).
| ChickenEntrée, 4 oz | 180 | 32 | 0 | 7 | 310 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollo AsadoSide, 5 oz | 220 | 37 | 4 | 8 | 440 |
| BarbacoaEntrée, 4 oz | 170 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 530 |
| SteakEntrée, 4 oz | 150 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 330 |
| CarnitasEntrée, 4 oz | 210 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 450 |
| Queso BlancoLarge, 8 oz | 480 | 20 | 14 | 37 | 980 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Chipotle publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Most protein in each menu section
| Section | Item | Protein g | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proteins | Pollo AsadoSide | 37 | 220 |
| Toppings | Queso BlancoLarge | 20 | 480 |
| Chips & Sides | Chili Lime ChipsLarge | 11 | 790 |
Questions
What has the most protein at Chipotle?
The Pollo Asado (Side), with 37 g of protein and 220 calories, according to Chipotle’s nutrition information. Catering sizes, multi-packs and orders of 12 or more pieces are left out.
What is the highest-protein item at Chipotle under 500 calories?
The Chipotle Iced Tea (Regular), with 0 g of protein at 10 calories.
More from the Chipotle menu
Full menuHigh-protein items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Raising Cane's, Wingstop, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's, Papa Johns.
Across all chains: Fast food with the most protein (24 chains).
Sources
- 1 Chipotle, Chipotle US Nutrition Facts (Full Nutrition Facts PDF) Covers nutrition and menu · October 2024 (OCT-2024-US-CK / OCT-2024-US-PPS) · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Chipotle, Chipotle Nutrition Calculator data (US) Covers nutrition, allergens and diet · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 3 Chipotle, Chipotle Allergens & Special Diet chart Covers allergens and diet · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 4 Chipotle, Chipotle online ordering menu (four sampled US restaurants) Covers menu · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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