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Queso
Chipotle

Queso

Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium & sat fat.

Vegetarian
120
Calories
6g
Protein
4g
Carbs
200mg
Sodium
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A light bite
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18

1 × 120 cal = 120 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

9%
Sodium200mg
25%
Sat Fat5g
2%
Sugar1g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
120

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
8g10%
Saturated Fat
5g25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg8%
Sodium
200mg9%
Total Carbohydrates
4g1%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
6g12%

* 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 Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
166.7 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
4.2 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.8 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
120 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.8 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.0 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 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 Queso healthy?

The Chipotle Queso earns a Nom Score of C (62/100). Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium & sat fat.

How many calories are in the Chipotle Queso?

The Chipotle Queso has 120 calories, with 6g protein, 4g carbs, 1g sugar, and 200mg sodium.

Is the Chipotle Queso vegetarian or vegan?

The Chipotle Queso is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Chipotle.

What is the Nom Score of the Chipotle Queso?

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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