Why these items climb so high
The highest-calorie item is Chili Lime Chips & Queso Blanco at 790 kcal, 40% of the 2,000-calorie daily diet nutrition labels are based on. The big numbers come from portion size, frying and breading, cheese and creamy sauces, and in drinks from sugar, whole milk and whipped cream.
Drinks are easy to forget: Apple Juice makes the list with 240 kcal.
Putting the numbers in context
A 2,000 kcal day split over three meals is about 650 kcal each. If you order something from this list, you can share it, skip the side or the sweet drink, or eat lighter for the rest of the day.
Lighter swaps
The “Lighter swap” column suggests the closest item from the same Chipotle menu category with at least 30% fewer calories. Open any item to compare sizes and options, or build your order in the calculator to see the total.