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
| # | Item | Protein | Calories | Density | 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.) |
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.
Other chains
Same Protein Density scoring, different drive-thru.
Source: Chipotle official nutrition information
. Values reflect standard US preparations (unless the menu noted otherwise) and are subject
to location, customization, and menu changes — always confirm on the official page before
relying on a number. Tier rankings calculated by Protein Density. See
methodology
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