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Barbacoa Salad

The Chipotle Barbacoa Salad has 180 calories, with 25g protein, 4g carbs, 2g sugar, and 515mg sodium.

Great portion & protein. Watch the sodium.

180
Calories
25g
Protein
4g
Carbs
515mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Thinking of ordering 3?
That would make a full meal
15

3 × 180 cal = 540 cal

Here's what 3 of these means for your daily nutrition

67%
Sodium1545mg
45%
Sat Fat9g
12%
Sugar6g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
7g9%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg20%
Sodium
515mg22%
Total Carbohydrates
4g1%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
25g50%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
286.1 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.7 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.1 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
180 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.6 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
13.9 g/100cal
Best →
excellentTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Chipotle Barbacoa Salad healthy?

The Chipotle Barbacoa Salad earns a Nom Score of C (63/100). Great portion & protein. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Chipotle Barbacoa Salad?

The Chipotle Barbacoa Salad has 180 calories, with 25g protein, 4g carbs, 2g sugar, and 515mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the Chipotle Barbacoa Salad?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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