Chipotle Nutrition Comparison

Chicken Bowl vs Chicken Salad

A Chicken Bowl saves you 15 calories compared to the other option. A salad replaces the optional rice with romaine lettuce, saving significant calories and carbs. The total calorie difference depends on whether you skip rice in the bowl too.

LOWER CALORIE

Chicken Bowl

Calories545

No tortilla, served in a bowl

Chicken Salad

Calories560

Romaine lettuce base, very low calorie

Both built with chicken, white rice, black beans, and mild salsa.

Full Nutrition Comparison

Nutrient	Chicken Bowl	Chicken Salad	Difference
Calories	545	560	−15

The Bottom Line

A salad replaces the optional rice with romaine lettuce, saving significant calories and carbs. The total calorie difference depends on whether you skip rice in the bowl too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Chipotle Bowl or Salad lower in calories?▼

The Bowl is lower by 15 calories. A Chicken Bowl has ~545 cal and a Chicken Salad has ~560 cal.

How many calories does a Chipotle Salad add?▼

Romaine lettuce base, very low calorie. This adds 15 calories to your order.

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