Chipotle doesn't have a "combo" in the McDonald's sense — no side, no drink menu, no dessert case. What it has is a build-your-own bowl, and that's actually the best format on this whole list for hitting big protein numbers at low calories. Every order below is a real Chipotle build — a protein pick, a base, and toppings — the way people actually order at the counter. All 16 stay well under 1,000 calories, and every single one clears 30g of protein, most by a wide margin.
Note: figures below are researched estimates pending verification against Chipotle's official nutrition data and the hungrX database.
Bowl Series
How We Built These Orders
Chipotle's menu doesn't map cleanly onto "main / side / drink / sweet" — there's no dessert case and drinks are just bottled or fountain, so we didn't force a fake sweet slot onto it. Instead, every order follows the way people actually build a bowl at the counter:
- Protein (the anchor) — a single scoop of chicken carries 32g on its own; go double-protein (two scoops of the same or different meat) and you can clear 60–70g before touching a base.
- Base — black or pinto beans add real protein (8g) on top of the protein choice; rice adds bulk and calories but little protein, so several orders below skip it entirely to keep the calorie count low.
- Veg & salsa — fajita veggies and salsa are close to free calorically and round out the bowl the way a real order looks.
- One extra — cheese (adds 6g protein), guacamole, or sour cream, used selectively rather than on every bowl, since guac in particular adds real calories for almost no protein.
Water or unsweetened iced tea is the default drink for all of these — Chipotle doesn't have a milk or protein-drink option like some of the other chains in this series, so the drink slot doesn't add anything nutritionally here.
Ranked by Protein
The 16 Bowls, Ranked by Protein
1
The Double Chicken Power Bowl
535 kcal·74g protein
- Chicken (double scoop)360 kcal·64g
- Black Beans130 kcal·8g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
The highest-protein order in this entire series — double chicken and black beans alone clear 70g, with almost 500 calories of headroom left.
2
The Double Al Pastor Bowl
565 kcal·73g protein
- Chicken al Pastor (double scoop)400 kcal·64g
- Black Beans130 kcal·8g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Tomatillo Green Salsa15 kcal
For anyone who wants more flavor than plain chicken — al Pastor matches it almost exactly on protein.
3
The Double Chicken & Cheese
515 kcal·72g protein
- Chicken (double scoop)360 kcal·64g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
- Cheese110 kcal·6g
No beans, no rice — just double protein, veggies, and cheese. The lowest-calorie way to hit 70g+ protein on this list.
4
The Chicken & Barbacoa Combo
525 kcal·66g protein
- Chicken (single scoop)180 kcal·32g
- Barbacoa (single scoop)170 kcal·24g
- Black Beans130 kcal·8g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
Two different proteins in one bowl — a genuinely different order from "double" anything, and still under 550 calories.
5
The Double Chicken Salad Bowl
410 kcal·66g protein
- Chicken (double scoop)360 kcal·64g
- Romaine Lettuce5 kcal
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
Order it as a salad instead of over rice or beans — the lowest-calorie double-protein bowl on the list, with over 580 calories of headroom.
6
The Steak & Chicken Combo
495 kcal·62g protein
- Steak (single scoop)150 kcal·21g
- Chicken (single scoop)180 kcal·32g
- Black Beans130 kcal·8g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Tomatillo Green Salsa15 kcal
Steak and chicken together — a real "surf and turf" style Chipotle order.
7
The Carnitas & Beans
585 kcal·55g protein
- Carnitas (double scoop)420 kcal·46g
- Pinto Beans130 kcal·8g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Tomatillo Green Salsa15 kcal
The pork option — double carnitas still comfortably clears 50g.
8
The Double Steak Bowl
475 kcal·52g protein
- Steak (double scoop)300 kcal·42g
- Black Beans130 kcal·8g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
Steak has slightly less protein per scoop than chicken, but double steak still clears 50g under 500 calories.
9
The Chicken & Sofritas Combo
505 kcal·50g protein
- Chicken (single scoop)180 kcal·32g
- Sofritas (single scoop)150 kcal·8g
- Black Beans130 kcal·8g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
For anyone mixing a plant-based protein into their order without giving up the 30g+ floor — chicken alone still carries the bowl.
10
The Double Barbacoa Lean
380 kcal·49g protein
- Barbacoa (double scoop)340 kcal·48g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Tomatillo Green Salsa15 kcal
- Romaine Lettuce5 kcal
The lightest double-protein bowl on the list — under 400 calories with almost 50g of protein.
11
The Chicken, Beans & Rice Full
565 kcal·46g protein
- Chicken (single scoop)180 kcal·32g
- Black Beans130 kcal·8g
- Brown Rice210 kcal·4g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
The "full bowl" version with rice included — this is closer to what most people picture as a standard Chipotle order.
12
The Al Pastor & Beans Lean
370 kcal·41g protein
- Chicken al Pastor (single scoop)200 kcal·32g
- Black Beans130 kcal·8g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Romaine Lettuce5 kcal
- Tomatillo Green Salsa15 kcal
The lowest-calorie single-protein bowl that still clears 40g — over 600 calories of headroom.
13
The Chicken, Rice & Guac
665 kcal·40g protein
- Chicken (single scoop)180 kcal·32g
- Brown Rice210 kcal·4g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
- Guacamole230 kcal·2g
If you want guac, this is where it fits — a single chicken scoop leaves enough calorie room to add it without breaking the 1,000-calorie line.
14
The Barbacoa, Rice & Cheese
535 kcal·36g protein
- Barbacoa (single scoop)170 kcal·24g
- Brown Rice210 kcal·4g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
- Cheese110 kcal·6g
15
The Carnitas, Rice & Cheese
575 kcal·35g protein
- Carnitas (single scoop)210 kcal·23g
- Brown Rice210 kcal·4g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
- Cheese110 kcal·6g
16
The Steak, Beans & Guac
555 kcal·33g protein
- Steak (single scoop)150 kcal·21g
- Black Beans130 kcal·8g
- Fajita Veggies20 kcal·1g
- Fresh Tomato Salsa25 kcal·1g
- Guacamole230 kcal·2g
The lightest-protein order on this list, and it still clears 30g with room for guac.
Quick Reference
Quick Comparison: All 16 Bowls
| # | Bowl | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Double Chicken Power Bowl | 535 | 74g |
| 2 | The Double Al Pastor Bowl | 565 | 73g |
| 3 | The Double Chicken & Cheese | 515 | 72g |
| 4 | The Chicken & Barbacoa Combo | 525 | 66g |
| 5 | The Double Chicken Salad Bowl | 410 | 66g |
| 6 | The Steak & Chicken Combo | 495 | 62g |
| 7 | The Carnitas & Beans | 585 | 55g |
| 8 | The Double Steak Bowl | 475 | 52g |
| 9 | The Chicken & Sofritas Combo | 505 | 50g |
| 10 | The Double Barbacoa Lean | 380 | 49g |
| 11 | The Chicken, Beans & Rice Full | 565 | 46g |
| 12 | The Al Pastor & Beans Lean | 370 | 41g |
| 13 | The Chicken, Rice & Guac | 665 | 40g |
| 14 | The Barbacoa, Rice & Cheese | 535 | 36g |
| 15 | The Carnitas, Rice & Cheese | 575 | 35g |
| 16 | The Steak, Beans & Guac | 555 | 33g |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-protein Chipotle bowl under 1,000 calories?
Double chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, and fresh tomato salsa — 535 calories with 74g of protein. It's also the highest-protein order in this entire restaurant series, beating every other chain covered.
Can you get a full Chipotle order under 1,000 calories?
Yes, easily — every bowl on this list lands between 370 and 665 calories, leaving hundreds of calories of headroom even before you factor in chips or a drink.
Does Chipotle have a dessert?
No — Chipotle doesn't have a bakery case or dessert menu, so unlike the other chains in this series, there's no "sweet" slot to build into these orders. If you want something dessert-adjacent, guacamole is the closest thing to an indulgent add, though it's savory, not sweet.
What should I drink at Chipotle on a calorie budget?
Water or unsweetened iced tea. Chipotle doesn't have a milk or protein-drink option like some other chains, so unlike McDonald's or Chick-fil-A, the drink slot can't add protein here — it's purely a zero-calorie choice.
What's the lowest-calorie high-protein bowl at Chipotle?
Double barbacoa with fajita veggies, tomatillo salsa, and romaine lettuce — 380 calories with 49g of protein, no beans or rice needed.
Nutrition values are researched estimates pending verification against Chipotle's official nutrition calculator and can vary by portion and location.
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