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Breakfast burritos are one of the most calorie-dense breakfast options available — a combination of eggs, cheese, meat, and a flour tortilla that can range from 400 calories for a modest homemade version to over 900 calories for a large restaurant version. Here's the calorie breakdown and how long it takes to burn off. Breakfast Burrito Calories by Type Homemade (eggs, cheese, salsa, small tortilla): ~380 calories Homemade (eggs, sausage, cheese, large tortilla): ~550 calories McDonald's Sausage Burrito: ~300 calories Chipotle Breakfast Burrito (eggs, cheese, potatoes): ~760 calories Restaurant breakfast burrito (large): ~700-950 calories Starbucks Egg and Cheese Wrap: ~290 calories How Long to Burn Off a Standard Breakfast Burrito (550 calories) For a 155-pound person: Walking at 3 mph: approximately 89 minutes (1 hour 29 minutes) Running at 6 mph: approximately 42 minutes Cycling at moderate intensity: approximately 60 minutes HIIT workout: approximately 38 minutes How Long to Burn Off a Large Restaurant Burrito (850 calories) For a 155-pound person: Walking at 3 mph: approximately 2 hours 17 minutes Running at 6 mph: approximately 65 minutes (1 hour 5 minutes) Cycling at moderate intensity: approximately 93 minutes (1 hour 33 minutes) Is a Breakfast Burrito a Good Breakfast Choice? Despite the calorie count, a well-constructed breakfast burrito with eggs and lean protein provides 25-35g of protein — which supports satiety throughout the morning and reduces the likelihood of overeating at lunch. The calorie concern is mainly with large restaurant versions loaded with sausage, cheese, and full-fat sour cream. Reducing Breakfast Burrito Calories Using a small tortilla instead of large saves approximately 100 calories.