How Long Does It Take to Burn Off a Chicken Burrito?

A Chipotle Chicken Burrito has 480 calories and takes about 42 minutes to burn off running.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Torres, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

A Chicken Burrito has 480 calories. For a 155-pound person, running takes about 42 minutes, while walking takes about 95 minutes to burn it off.

The time it takes to burn off calories depends on the food's calorie count, the exercise intensity measured in METs, and the individual's body weight. Higher intensity exercises will generally result in quicker calorie burn.

How Many Calories Are in a Chicken Burrito?

A Chicken Burrito contains 480 calories, which is the published figure from the chain. This calorie count is fixed and should be used for calculations.

How Long to Burn Off a Chicken Burrito by Exercise

The following table outlines the minutes required to burn off a Chicken Burrito through various exercises.

All times are for a 155-pound (70 kg) person. A heavier person burns the same food off in less time, a lighter person needs more.

Exercise METs Minutes to burn it off
Jumping Rope 11.8 35 min
Running 9.8 42 min
Cycling 8.0 51 min
HIIT 8.0 51 min
Rowing 7.0 59 min
Jogging 7.0 59 min
Hiking 6.0 68 min
Swimming 5.8 71 min
Elliptical 5.0 82 min
Walking 4.3 95 min
Weight Lifting 3.5 117 min
Yoga 2.5 164 min

What Is the Fastest Way to Burn It Off?

Fastest way to burn it off: The fastest ways to burn off a Chicken Burrito are jumping rope for 35 minutes and running for 42 minutes.

At a gentler pace: Walking takes about 95 minutes and yoga takes about 164 minutes to burn off a Chicken Burrito.

Logging Food and Exercise in Nutrola

Burning off a Chicken Burrito starts with knowing it is 480 calories. Nutrola identifies food from a photo, barcode, or voice entry and returns its calories and macros, and it also lets you log a workout by voice, text, type and intensity, or a synced session from Apple Health or Health Connect, so you can see calories in and calories out together. Nutrola is available from EUR 2.50 per month and shows no ads on any tier.

For related references, see how many calories running burns and the highest calorie-burning exercises.

Sources and Method

The calorie count for Chipotle Chicken Burrito is the chain's published nutrition figure. Burn times use MET (metabolic equivalent) values from the 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities (Ainsworth et al.) and the equation minutes = calories divided by (METs x body weight in kilograms / 60), shown for a 155-pound person. Real burn varies with fitness, technique, and effort, so treat these as close estimates. This is educational and not medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How long does it take to walk off a Chicken Burrito?

Walking takes about 95 minutes to burn off a Chicken Burrito for a 155-pound person.

How long does it take to run off a Chicken Burrito?

Running takes about 42 minutes to burn off a Chicken Burrito for a 155-pound person.

What is the calorie count of a Chicken Burrito?

A Chicken Burrito has 480 calories, which is the chain's published figure.

What is the burn time for jumping rope?

Jumping rope takes about 35 minutes to burn off a Chicken Burrito for a 155-pound person.

How long to burn off a Chicken Burrito swimming?

Swimming takes about 71 minutes to burn off a Chicken Burrito for a 155-pound person.

How long does it take to burn off a Chicken Burrito cycling?

Cycling takes about 51 minutes to burn off a Chicken Burrito for a 155-pound person.

Key Takeaways

  • A Chicken Burrito has 480 calories.
  • Jumping rope takes about 35 minutes to burn it off.
  • Running takes about 42 minutes to burn it off.
  • Walking takes about 95 minutes to burn it off.
  • Yoga takes about 164 minutes to burn it off.
  • Cycling takes about 51 minutes to burn it off.

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