Chipotle Chips Calories
A regular bag of Chipotle chips has 540 calories. The large has 810. Both have minimal protein: 7g and 11g respectively. For a side item, those numbers are surprisingly high.
Here's a comparison that puts it in perspective: a regular bag of chips (540 cal) has more calories than a chicken bowl without rice or beans (230 cal). You could eat two light chicken bowls for the calorie cost of one bag of chips. And that's before you dip them in anything.
How Many Calories Are in Chipotle Chips?
| Size | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (4 oz) | 540 | 7g | 25g | 73g | 390mg |
| Large (6 oz) | 810 | 11g | 38g | 110g | 590mg |
The protein-per-calorie ratio is one of the worst on the menu: 1.3g of protein per 100 calories. Chicken delivers 17.8g per 100 cal. That's about 14 times more protein-efficient.
How Many Calories Are in Chips and Guac?
| Combo | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular chips + guac (4 oz) | 770 | 9g | 47g | 760mg |
| Large chips + guac (4 oz) | 1,040 | 13g | 60g | 960mg |
| Large chips + large guac (8 oz) | 1,270 | 15g | 82g | 1,330mg |
Regular chips and guac is 770 calories — more than a standard chicken bowl (765 cal). Large chips with large guac hits 1,270 calories, exceeding a full chicken burrito (1,085 cal). As a side. The protein in that 770-calorie combo? Only 9 grams.
How Many Calories Are in Chips and Queso?
| Combo | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular chips + queso (side 4 oz) | 780 | 17g | 43g | 880mg |
| Large chips + queso (side 4 oz) | 1,050 | 21g | 56g | 1,080mg |
| Large chips + large queso (8 oz) | 1,290 | 31g | 75g | 1,570mg |
Chips and queso slightly edges out chips and guac in both calories (780 vs 770) and protein (17g vs 9g). The large chips with large queso at 1,290 calories is the highest calorie "side" combination available at Chipotle.
Are Chipotle Chips Worth the Calories?
The numbers don't support chips as good nutritional value:
| Comparison | Calories | Protein | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips (regular) | 540 | 7g | 1.3g protein per 100 cal |
| Chicken bowl (light) | 230 | 33g | 14.3g protein per 100 cal |
| Chicken bowl (standard) | 765 | 52g | 6.8g protein per 100 cal |
You get more protein from a complete light chicken bowl at less than half the calories of a bag of chips. If you like the crunch, consider breaking one or two chips into your bowl instead.
Chips + Dip Calorie Calculator
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