Choosing between chicken and steak at Chipotle is one of the most common ordering decisions, and the nutritional difference is surprisingly modest. Chicken is slightly higher in calories and fat in a fully loaded bowl, while steak is marginally lower. Both provide excellent protein, though chicken pulls ahead significantly at 52g vs 41g per bowl. The toppings, rice, beans, and sauces you add have a far greater impact on the final nutrition profile than the choice of protein. Both are solid choices — pick based on taste preference rather than nutrition.
⚖️ Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese | Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 765 kcal | 735 kcal |
| Total Fat | 30 g | 29 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16 g | 15 g |
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 130 mg |
| Sodium | 1640 mg | 1660 mg |
| Total Carbs | 69 g | 70 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 9 g | 10 g |
| Sugars | 5 g | 5 g |
| Protein | 52 g | 41 g |
* Nutrition data sourced from the USDA Food Central Database. Values have been normalized to match the larger serving size for a fair comparison. Individual products may vary. ✓ indicates the better value for that nutrient.
💬 Nutrition Q&A
Which has more calories, Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese or Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese?
Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese has 765 calories and Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese has 735 calories per comparable serving. Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese is the more calorie-dense of the two.
Which has more protein, Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese or Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese?
Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese provides 52g of protein versus 41g in Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese. Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese is the higher-protein choice.
Which has less fat, Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese or Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese?
Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese contains 30g of fat compared with 29g in Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese. Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese is the leaner option.
Which has less saturated fat, Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese or Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese?
Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese has 16g of saturated fat and Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese has 15g. Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese is lower in saturated fat.
Which has more sodium, Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese or Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese?
Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese contains 1640mg of sodium versus 1660mg in Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese. Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese is higher in sodium.
Which has more fiber, Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese or Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese?
Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese has 9g of fiber and Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese has 10g. Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese provides more fiber.
📋 Full Nutrition Details
See the complete nutrition breakdown for each food individually, including vitamins and minerals.
Calories in Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Chicken, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese → Calories in Chipotle Burrito Bowl with Steak, Rice, Beans, Salsa, Sour Cream, and Cheese →