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Chipotle vs Taco Bell: nutrition compared
Which is healthier, Chipotle or Taco Bell? Calories, protein and sodium for every main meal on their 2026 menus, side by side.
2026Freshest menu data
The short answer
By the numbers, Chipotle is the easier place to eat light: it wins 5 of 6 rows. Taco Bell still has good picks, listed below.
| Chipotle | Taco Bell | |
|---|---|---|
| Main meals in our data | 5 | 57 |
| Light, high protein meals (≤500 cal, 20 g+ protein) | 2 (40%) | 9 (16%) |
| Median meal | 510 cal | 500 cal |
| Median sodium | 1,110 mg | 1,180 mg |
| Most protein per calorie | Chicken Salad Bowl: 360 cal, 42 g | Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 5 Piece: 320 cal, 26 g |
| Lightest meal | Steak Salad: 215 cal | Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco: 270 cal |
| Most protein | Double Chicken Protein Bowl: 77 g | Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 10 Piece: 51 g |
Green marks the better number for weight loss. Main meals only: 12 g+ protein, no drinks, sides or desserts.
Best orders at Chipotle
20 g+ protein, most protein per calorie first
 Chicken Salad BowlBowls & Salads | 360 | 42 g | 34 g | 9 g | 945 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Steak SaladBowls & Salads | 215 | 23 g | 13 g | 6 g | 995 mg |
Double Chicken Protein BowlBowls & Salads | 735 | 77 g | 67 g | 22 g | 1,430 mg |
 Chicken Burrito BowlBowls & Salads | 650 | 51 g | 68 g | 21 g | 1,210 mg |
Sofritas BowlBowls & Salads | 510 | 21 g | 72 g | 18 g | 1,110 mg |
Best orders at Taco Bell
20 g+ protein, most protein per calorie first
 Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 5 PieceBoxes and combos | 320 | 26 g | 25 g | 13 g | 1,080 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crispy Chicken Nuggets - 10 PieceBoxes and combos | 640 | 51 g | 50 g | 26 g | 2,140 mg |
 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread MeltQuesadillas | 320 | 20 g | 30 g | 14 g | 750 mg |
 Cantina Chicken Rolled QuesadillaBoxes and combos | 570 | 33 g | 46 g | 28 g | 1,410 mg |
 Breakfast Quesadilla w/ SteakBreakfast · Steak | 500 | 28 g | 43 g | 23 g | 1,290 mg |
Eat at Chipotle or Taco Bell. Still lose weight.
At both chains, the Steak Salad is 215 calories and the Double Chicken Protein Bowl is 735. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
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