Highest-Protein Meals at Chipotle: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Chipotle is Large Chips & Large Queso, with 36 g of protein and 1270 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Chipotle (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	Large Chips & Large Queso	36	1270	127	71	2.8
2	Chicken	32	180	0	7	17.8
3	Queso, Large	25	460	17	33	5.4
4	Barbacoa	24	170	2	7	14.1
5	Carnitas	23	210	0	12	11.0
6	Steak	21	150	1	6	14.0
7	Steak, for Kids Build Your Own	20	70	0.5	3	28.6
8	Chips & Queso	20	770	82	41	2.6
9	Chicken, for Kids Build Your Own	15	90	0	3	16.7
10	Queso, 4 oz	13	230	9	16	5.7
11	Barbacoa, for Kids Build Your Own	12	80	1	3	15.0
12	Carnitas, for Kids Build Your Own	12	110	0	6	10.9
13	Chips, Large	11	810	110	38	1.4
14	Chips & Roasted Chili Corn Salsa	10	650	89	27	1.5
15	Chips & Guacamole	9	770	81	47	1.2
16	Black Beans	8	130	22	1.5	6.2
17	Flour Tortilla	8	300	50	9	2.7
18	Pinto Beans	8	130	21	1.5	6.2
19	Sofritas	8	150	9	10	5.3
20	Chips	7	540	73	25	1.3
21	Chips & Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa	7	570	77	25	1.2
22	Chips & Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa	7	560	77	25	1.3
23	Chips & Fresh Tomato Salsa	7	570	74	25	1.2
24	3 Soft Flour Tortillas	7	250	40	8	2.8
25	Organic Chocolate Milk, Kids	7	130	20	2	5.4
26	Organic Milk, Kids	7	90	10	2	7.8
27	Black Beans, Kids	6	100	16	1	6.0
28	Cheese	6	110	1	8	5.5
29	Pinto Beans, Kids	6	100	15	1	6.0
30	Queso, 2 oz	6	120	4	8	5.0

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Chipotle, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Chipotle?

Large Chips & Large Queso leads with 36 g of protein (1270 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Chipotle?

Steak, for Kids Build Your Own gives about 28.6 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Chipotle?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Chipotle, Large Chips & Large Queso tops the list at 36 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.