Chipotle Steak Nutrition Facts

Chipotle steak has 150 calories, 21g of protein, and 6g of fat per 4 oz serving. It's the lowest calorie meat on the Chipotle menu. Most people assume chicken holds that title, but chicken is actually 30 calories higher at 180 per serving.

The steak is marinated in chipotle adobo and grilled, same as the chicken. Only 1g of carbs. 330mg of sodium. Straightforward grilled beef with a solid macro profile.

Steak Nutrition Facts Card

Chipotle steak contains 150 calories, 21g protein, 6g total fat, 1g carbohydrate, and 330mg sodium per 4 oz serving. It is the lowest calorie meat on the entire Chipotle menu, 30 calories less than chicken and 60 calories less than carnitas. The protein-per-calorie efficiency is 14.0g per 100 calories, ranking second behind chicken.

What Is the Nutrition in Chipotle Steak?

Chipotle steak delivers 21g of protein at only 150 calories per 4 oz serving. With 6g of fat and just 1g of carbs, it's a lean option that works for low-calorie, low-carb, and keto diets.

The protein-per-calorie efficiency is 14.0g per 100 calories. That puts steak in second place behind chicken (17.8g) but ahead of carnitas (11.0g) and very close to barbacoa (14.1g).

How Does Steak Compare to Chicken?

Chipotle steak has 30 fewer calories than chicken (150 vs 180) but 11g less protein per serving (21g vs 32g). Chicken delivers 17.8g of protein per 100 calories compared to steak's 14.0g, a 27% efficiency advantage. Both have similar fat (6 to 7g) and near-zero carbs. Sodium is nearly identical at 330mg for steak and 310mg for chicken.

Steak wins the calorie contest. You save 30 calories per serving. But chicken packs 52% more protein into each serving. The right pick depends on your priority: total calorie count or total protein.

All Proteins Ranked by Calories (Lowest First)

Steak is tied with sofritas for lowest calories, but steak delivers 2.6 times the protein.

Is Chipotle Steak Healthy?

150 calories, 21g protein, 6g fat. The macro ratio is strong. Sodium at 330mg is moderate and sits between chicken (310mg) and carnitas (450mg).

Steak is a good pick for anyone watching total calories without wanting to sacrifice flavor. The grilled preparation keeps it simple. No breading, no added oils beyond the marinade.

One thing to note: Chipotle sometimes lists this as "carne asada" on their menu depending on the season and market. The nutrition data is the same either way since it's the same cut and preparation.

How Many Calories Does Steak Add to a Bowl?

Chipotle steak adds 150 calories and 21g of protein to any entree. In a standard bowl with rice, beans, salsa, and cheese, that brings the total to approximately 735 calories. In a burrito it reaches about 1,055 calories. In a quesadilla, 580 calories. The 4 oz steak portion stays consistent regardless of which entree format you order.

Choosing steak over chicken saves 30 calories in every entree. Small difference, but it adds up if you eat Chipotle regularly.

Chipotle Protein Comparison Calculator

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