Ordering a Chipotle bowl without rice cuts about 210 calories and 40 grams of carbs. A chicken bowl with black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, cheese, and lettuce drops from about 680 calories to about 470, and still has 47 grams of protein.
This guide shows the numbers for no-rice bowls and burritos, plus simple bowls like just rice and beans or just chicken and rice.
Chipotle Bowl With vs Without Rice
| Chicken Bowl | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With white rice (black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, cheese, lettuce) | 680 | 51 g | 73 g | 12 g |
| Without rice (same toppings) | 470 | 47 g | 33 g | 11 g |
Rice is about 210 calories per serving, white or brown. Removing it is one of the biggest single cuts you can make. See lettuce vs rice and fajita veggies vs rice.
Best No-Rice Chipotle Bowls
| Bowl | Calories | Protein | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steak, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, lettuce | 330 | 30 g | 33 g |
| Chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, cheese, lettuce | 470 | 47 g | 33 g |
| Double chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, lettuce | 540 | 73 g | 32 g |
| Supergreens, chicken, fajita veggies, cheese, guac, green salsa (low carb) | 575 | 43 g | 21 g |
For low carb and keto ideas, see the best keto Chipotle order.
Chipotle Burrito Without Rice
| Chicken Burrito | Calories | Protein | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| With rice (black beans, fajita veggies, salsa, cheese) | 995 | 59 g | 122 g |
| Without rice | 785 | 55 g | 82 g |
The tortilla alone is 320 calories. Skipping rice in a burrito helps, but switching to a bowl saves even more. See Chipotle tortilla nutrition.
Simple Bowls: Just Rice and Beans, Just Chicken and Rice
| Bowl | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just white rice and black beans | 340 | 12 g | 62 g | 9 g |
| Rice, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa (no meat) | 385 | 13 g | 71 g | 11 g |
| Just chicken and white rice | 390 | 36 g | 40 g | 1 g |
| Chicken, white rice, black beans | 520 | 44 g | 62 g | 9 g |
A bowl with no meat can still be filling. Brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, two salsas, guac, and lettuce comes to about 700 calories with 23 grams of fiber. See the vegan and vegetarian guide.
Does Chipotle Charge Less Without Rice?
Usually no. The price of a bowl is based on your protein, not on rice. Some people ask for extra beans or fajita veggies instead to keep the bowl full.
What to Add Instead of Rice
- Fajita veggies: 20 calories, adds volume.
- Extra beans: 130 calories, 8 grams of protein and fiber.
- Supergreens or romaine: almost no calories.
- Double protein: more protein for a higher price. See is double protein worth it.
FAQ
How many calories are in a Chipotle bowl without rice?
A chicken bowl with black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, cheese, and lettuce is about 470 calories.
How many carbs does skipping rice save?
About 40 grams with white rice, or 36 grams with brown rice.
Is a Chipotle bowl without rice healthy?
It can be. It keeps protein and fiber high while cutting calories and carbs. Watch sodium from salsa, cheese, and queso.
Try your own no-rice build in the Chipotle bowl calorie calculator.
Nutrition numbers are estimates for one standard serving, based on publicly posted nutrition information. Portions in the restaurant vary and menus change, so check Chipotle’s official nutrition information for the latest numbers. This site is not affiliated with Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.