How Many Calories Are in a Burrito? The Complete Guide with Real Numbers
Max & Benito · Updated 19 July 2026
A classic chicken burrito with tomato rice and pinto beans comes to around 840 calories, 52 g protein, 22 g fat and 111 g carbohydrates. Depending on how you build it, a burrito, bowl or salad ranges from roughly 350 to 1,450 calories - the tortilla alone accounts for about 320 of them.
Where do the calories come from?
The total is the sum of five building blocks: the base (tortilla, bowl or salad), the main filling, rice, beans, and toppings plus dressing. A burrito's wheat tortilla weighs in at about 320 kcal, a bowl base at 120 kcal, and a salad base at just 90 kcal - so choosing a bowl or salad over a burrito is the easiest way to save calories.
| Building block | Example | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Burrito tortilla / bowl / salad | 320 / 120 / 90 kcal |
| Main filling | Veggies to Beef Birria | 140-280 kcal |
| Rice | Lime, tomato or coriander rice | 200-210 kcal |
| Beans | Pinto or black beans | 130 kcal |
| Toppings | Cilantro to guacamole | 5-90 kcal |
| Dressing | Chili lime to tamarind coriander | 60-70 kcal |
Which filling has the most protein?
Grilled Chicken delivers the highest protein content at around 31 g per portion with only 180 kcal - the best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu. Braised Chicken comes in at about 30 g, Crispy Pork Carnitas at 24 g and Beef Birria at 26 g. Among the plant-based options, Bio Tofu leads with around 16 g of protein, ahead of Chili Sin Carne with 12 g.
A standard burrito with grilled chicken, tomato rice and pinto beans totals 52 g of protein - more than half the daily requirement of an 80 kg adult.
Example builds: from light to loaded
Three real combinations from the Bowl Builder show the range:
- Light (approx. 345 kcal): salad base + grilled chicken + salad topping + chili lime dressing
- Balanced (approx. 620 kcal): bowl + bio tofu + lime rice + black beans
- The classic (840 kcal): burrito + grilled chicken + tomato rice + pinto beans
- Maximum (approx. 1,450 kcal): burrito + double beef birria + tomato rice + pinto beans + cheese + guacamole + sour cream
Calculate your calories live
The Bowl Builder at maxbenito.at/build lets you play through any combination: calories, fat, protein, carbohydrates and price update live with every ingredient. All values are approximate per-portion estimates for guidance.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does a chicken burrito have?
At Max & Benito, a burrito with grilled chicken, tomato rice and pinto beans has 840 kcal, including 52 g protein, 22 g fat and 111 g carbohydrates.
Which has fewer calories: burrito or bowl?
The bowl. The bowl base is about 120 kcal while the burrito tortilla is around 320 kcal - with identical contents, the bowl saves roughly 200 kcal.
Which topping has the most calories?
Guacamole at around 90 kcal per portion, followed by cheese at 80 kcal. The lightest are cilantro (5 kcal), jalapeños (10 kcal), and salad and tomatoes (15 kcal each).