Calories in Burrito, chicken, cheese
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Burrito, chicken, cheese contains 244 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (120 g) provides about 293 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from fat and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in burritos and tacos on FoodFactly, where the median is 219 kcal per 100 g across 48 foods.
100 g provides 40% of the Daily Value for selenium, 30% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 26% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 244 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.1 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium C | 456 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 28.3 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 2.2 g | |
| Protein C | 13.7 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.32 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.7 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 87 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.15 µg | 6% |
| Choline C | 31.9 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 118 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 205 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 162 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.87 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.076 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 22 µg | 40% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 23%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 30%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.7 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 10.9 g)
- Fiber2 gin the lowest quarter of burritos and tacos (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars2.2 gin the top quarter of burritos and tacos (median 1.6 g)
- Fat8.1 gbelow the median for burritos and tacos (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gbelow the median for burritos and tacos (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium456 mgabove the median for burritos and tacos (median 443 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.033 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.047 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.91 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 6 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 48.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 45 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Burrito
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito, beef and bean, microwaved Cooked | 298 | 8.7 g | 39 g | 11.9 g |
| Burrito, beef and bean, frozen Frozen | 239 | 7.3 g | 30.8 g | 9.6 g |
| Burrito, bean and cheese, frozen Frozen | 221 | 7.1 g | 34 g | 6.3 g |
| Burrito, NFS | 219 | 11.1 g | 23.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Burrito, beef, cheese | 267 | 13.3 g | 28.3 g | 10.7 g |
| Burrito, beef, with rice, cheese | 231 | 10.4 g | 28.2 g | 8 g |
| Burrito, beef, with beans, cheese | 219 | 11.1 g | 23.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Burrito, beef, with beans and rice, cheese | 225 | 10.8 g | 26 g | 8.3 g |
| Burrito, pork, cheese | 268 | 12.9 g | 28.3 g | 11 g |
| Burrito, pork, with rice, cheese | 232 | 10.2 g | 28.2 g | 8.3 g |
| Burrito, pork, with beans, cheese | 220 | 10.8 g | 23.9 g | 8.8 g |
| Burrito, pork, with beans and rice, cheese | 226 | 10.5 g | 26 g | 8.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veggie burger, on bun, with cheese | 243 | 14 g | 27.2 g | 8.4 g |
| WENDY'S, Jr. Hamburger, without cheese | 243 | 12.6 g | 28.5 g | 8.8 g |
| Pizza with extra meat and extra vegetables, medium crust | 233 | 11.4 g | 26 g | 9.3 g |
| Pizza with meat and vegetables, from restaurant or fast food, medium crust | 248 | 11.5 g | 28.4 g | 9.8 g |
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust | 265 | 13.4 g | 31.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Pizza with meat and vegetables, from restaurant or fast food, thin crust | 241 | 11.6 g | 26.6 g | 9.9 g |
| Sandwich wrap, NFS | 232 | 12.8 g | 23.3 g | 9.4 g |
| Turkey sandwich wrap | 232 | 12.8 g | 23.3 g | 9.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in burrito?
100 g of burrito has 244 kcal. 1 cup (120 g): about 293 kcal. 1 miniature (110 g): about 268 kcal. 1 small/regular (220 g): about 537 kcal.
Is burrito high in protein?
Burrito contains 13.7 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16.4 g in 1 cup (120 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burritos and tacos, that is among the highest quarter (median 10.9 g).
How many carbs are in burrito?
Burrito has 28.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in burrito?
Burrito contains 8.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does burrito contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (40% DV), Niacin (B3) (30% DV), Thiamin (B1) (26% DV), Folate (B9) (22% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in burrito?
100 g contains 456 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does burrito have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, burrito, chicken, cheese has 244 kcal, while burrito, beef and bean, microwaved has 298 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708543. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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