Highest Protein Items at Chipotle (September 2026)

USMexicanHigh Protein MenuLast updated September 24, 2026

At Chipotle you build your own meal, so protein depends on what you add. Its High Protein Menu lists ready-made orders from 15 g to 81 g of protein, and Chipotle labels two of them, the High Protein - Low Calorie Bowl and the High Protein-High Fiber Bowl, as “GLP-1 Friendly.” Chicken is the highest-protein filling, with 32 g in a 4 oz serving.

Best overall protein pick

Double High Protein Bowl

81 g protein · 760 cal · 10.7 g per 100 cal

Best low-calorie pick

High Protein Cup - Chicken (4 oz)

32 g protein · 180 cal · 17.8 g per 100 cal

Best GLP-1-friendly pick

High Protein Cup - Pollo Asado

37 g protein · 220 cal · 16.8 g per 100 cal

All Chipotle items by protein

Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.

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Chipotle menu items with protein, calories, and fiber. Select a column heading to sort.

High Protein Cup - Chicken (4 oz)side	32	180	17.8	0
High Protein Cup - Pollo Asadoside	37	220	16.8	0
Beef Barbacoa (4 oz)protein	24	170	14.1	1
High Protein Cup - Steak (4 oz)side	21	150	14	1
Carnitas (4 oz)protein	23	210	11	0
Double High Protein Bowlbowl	81	760	10.7	12
Double High Protein Burritoburrito	79	840	9.4	6
High Protein-High Fiber Bowlbowl	46	545	8.4	14
High Protein - Low Calorie Bowlbowl	35	460	7.6	9
High Protein Tacotaco	15	197	7.6	2
Sofritas (4 oz)protein	8	150	5.3	3

“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked.

Best orders by goal

Muscle gain

The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.

Double High Protein Bowl
81 g protein · 760 cal · 10.7 g per 100 cal
Double High Protein Burrito
79 g protein · 840 cal · 9.4 g per 100 cal
High Protein-High Fiber Bowl
46 g protein · 545 cal · 8.4 g per 100 cal
High Protein Cup - Pollo Asado
37 g protein · 220 cal · 16.8 g per 100 cal
High Protein - Low Calorie Bowl
35 g protein · 460 cal · 7.6 g per 100 cal

Fat loss

Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.

High Protein Cup - Chicken (4 oz)
32 g protein · 180 cal · 17.8 g per 100 cal
High Protein Cup - Pollo Asado
37 g protein · 220 cal · 16.8 g per 100 cal
Beef Barbacoa (4 oz)
24 g protein · 170 cal · 14.1 g per 100 cal
High Protein Cup - Steak (4 oz)
21 g protein · 150 cal · 14 g per 100 cal
Carnitas (4 oz)
23 g protein · 210 cal · 11 g per 100 cal

GLP-1 friendly

Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.

High Protein Cup - Pollo Asado
37 g protein · 220 cal · 16.8 g per 100 cal
High Protein Cup - Chicken (4 oz)
32 g protein · 180 cal · 17.8 g per 100 cal

Under 500 calories

The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.

High Protein Cup - Pollo Asado
37 g protein · 220 cal · 16.8 g per 100 cal
High Protein - Low Calorie Bowl
35 g protein · 460 cal · 7.6 g per 100 cal
High Protein Cup - Chicken (4 oz)
32 g protein · 180 cal · 17.8 g per 100 cal
Beef Barbacoa (4 oz)
24 g protein · 170 cal · 14.1 g per 100 cal
Carnitas (4 oz)
23 g protein · 210 cal · 11 g per 100 cal

Build a 40g+ protein meal at Chipotle

Simple ways to order for more protein.

Double High Protein Bowl81 g protein · 760 cal
How to order: Order it as listed: double adobo chicken, light white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, cheese, and extra romaine.
Double High Protein Burrito79 g protein · 840 cal
How to order: Want fewer calories? The Double High Protein Bowl has 2 g more protein and 80 fewer calories.
High Protein-High Fiber Bowl46 g protein · 545 cal
How to order: Order it as listed: adobo chicken, light brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, corn salsa, tomato salsa, and lettuce.
High Protein Cup - Pollo Asado37 g protein · 220 cal
How to order: Add it to any bowl or salad for 37 g more protein.
High Protein - Low Calorie Bowl35 g protein · 460 cal
How to order: Adobo chicken on a supergreens base with fajita veggies, salsa, and guacamole. Most of the fat comes from the guac.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest protein item at Chipotle?

Double High Protein Bowl has the most protein on our list, with 81 g of protein and 760 calories.

What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at Chipotle?

High Protein Cup - Chicken (4 oz) gives you 32 g of protein for 180 calories. That’s 17.8 g of protein per 100 calories.

Does Chipotle have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?

Yes. Chipotle offers the “High Protein Menu.” You can also use our GLP-1-friendly picks on this page, which favor smaller portions with more protein and less sugar.

How can I get 40 grams of protein at Chipotle?

Order Double High Protein Bowl (81 g protein). Order it as listed: double adobo chicken, light white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, cheese, and extra romaine.

Where does this Chipotle nutrition info come from?

We use Chipotle’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 11 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.

Nutrition data from Chipotle’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.

Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.

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