Highest Protein at Chipotle
Chipotle's menu ranked by Protein Density — the share of calories that come from protein. The best pick here is the Chicken (single portion) at 71.1% (32g protein in 180 calories). 4 items hit Platinum tier;
6 items tracked · sorted by Protein Density · US, CA menu
Chipotle's best item — Chicken (single portion) at 71.1% Protein Density (Platinum tier) — ranks 2nd of 9 chains by that measure.
| # | Item | Protein | Calories | Density % of calories from protein | g / 100 cal | Tier | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken (single portion) 4 oz portion | 32g | 180 | 71.1% | 17.8g | Platinum | Complete |
| 2 | Double Chicken Salad (supergreens, fajita veg, tomato salsa, no dressing) 1 salad as described | 66g | 420 | 62.9% | 15.7g | Platinum | Complete |
| 3 | Barbacoa (single portion) 4 oz portion | 24g | 170 | 56.5% | 14.1g | Platinum | Complete |
| 4 | Steak (single portion) 4 oz portion | 21g | 150 | 56% | 14g | Platinum | Complete |
| 5 | Chicken Burrito Bowl (brown rice, black beans, fajita veg, salsa, romaine) 1 bowl as described | 45g | 570 | 31.6% | 7.9g | Gold | Complete |
| 6 | Sofritas (single portion) 4 oz portion | 8g | 150 | 21.3% | 5.3g | Silver | Complete (mod.) |
Protein up, sodium up
Each dot is one Chipotle menu item. Up-and-right is where "high protein" starts costing you something else.
RING + DARK LABEL = TOP 3 SODIUM · THIN RING + LIGHT LABEL = TOP 3 PROTEIN
RING + DARK LABEL = TOP 3 SODIUM · THIN RING + LIGHT LABEL = TOP 3 PROTEIN
| Item | Protein | Sodium | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Burrito Bowl (brown rice, black beans, fajita veg, salsa, romaine) | 45 g | 1300 mg | 31.6% |
| Double Chicken Salad (supergreens, fajita veg, tomato salsa, no dressing) | 66 g | 1080 mg | 62.9% |
| Sofritas (single portion) | 8 g | 560 mg | 21.3% |
| Barbacoa (single portion) | 24 g | 530 mg | 56.5% |
| Steak (single portion) | 21 g | 330 mg | 56% |
| Chicken (single portion) | 32 g | 310 mg | 71.1% |
Is Chicken (single portion) enough?
Even the best Chipotle pick only helps if it fits your daily target. Calculate how much protein you need, then decide whether to order here or grab a denser option.
Chipotle and protein: common questions
What is the highest protein food at Chipotle?
By raw grams, the Double Chicken Salad (supergreens, fajita veg, tomato salsa, no dressing) has the most protein of any Chipotle food we track — 66g in 420 calories. By Protein Density (protein as a share of calories, our benchmark for whether "high protein" actually holds up), the Chicken (single portion) ranks highest instead, at 71.1% (32g protein in 180 calories).
How much protein is in the Chipotle Double Chicken Salad (supergreens, fajita veg, tomato salsa, no dressing)?
The Chipotle Double Chicken Salad (supergreens, fajita veg, tomato salsa, no dressing) has 66g of protein and 420 calories — a 62.9% Protein Density.
How much protein is in Chipotle food?
Across the 6 Chipotle items we track, protein ranges from 8g to 66g per item, depending on what you order.
Is Chipotle a good source of protein?
5 of 6 Chipotle items we track reach Gold tier or better. None fall to Avoid tier. Order by Protein Density, not the menu description.
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