Fresh and made-while-you-wait meals are one of the many reasons restaurants like Chipotle are popular. But pay attention to what you’re loading on your burrito.
“Chipotle has created a halo of healthiness around its ‘foods with integrity’ branding, but their portions pack a calorie wallop as well as skyrocket your sodium consumption,” says Warshaw. The tortilla alone contains 670 milligrams of sodium. For fewer calories, less fat and carbohydrates ask for healthier fillings and skip the cheese and sour cream. “The reality is one burrito is plenty for two or two days. Go ahead and split one down the middle,” says Warshaw.
If you’re willing to pass on the tortilla, get the same ingredients in a burrito bowl. It’s easier to save for later too.
LIST: 5 Healthier Alternatives to the Potato Chip
Your Pick: Barbacoa Burrito (Flour tortilla, white rice, pinto beans, fajita vegetables, cheese, sour cream)
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 970
Fat: 40 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg
Protein: 51 g
Carbohydrates: 101 g
Fiber: 12 g
Sodium: 1920 mg
Better Choice: Barbacoa Burrito (Flour tortilla, black beans, fajita vegetables, Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa)
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 615
Fat: 18 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg
Protein: 40 g
Carbohydrates: 76 g
Fiber: 15 g
Sodium: 1830 mg