Burrito, chicken, with rice, cheese
Common food
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A warm, soft flour tortilla enveloping a hearty filling of tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and melted cheese. Each bite offers a satisfying blend of savory, slightly salty flavors with a comforting, cohesive texture. At 215 kcal per 100g, it provides a balanced mix of protein and carbohydrates for sustained energy.
Calorie split: 20% protein · 53% carbs · 26% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its perfect handheld convenience and the satisfying harmony of savory chicken, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice in a soft tortilla. It's a beloved comfort food that's both filling and endlessly adaptable to personal taste.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The refined flour tortilla and white rice can cause a quicker blood-sugar spike, and commercial versions can be high in sodium. To counteract this, pair it with a side of beans or avocado for extra fiber and healthy fat, or choose a whole-wheat tortilla and brown rice filling for more sustained energy.
Key benefits
- Good source of lean protein from chicken
- Provides energy-dense complex carbohydrates
- Contains calcium from cheese
- Offers a balanced macro profile in one handheld meal
- Highly customizable for dietary needs
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The word 'burrito' translates to 'little donkey' in Spanish, possibly referring to the bedrolls or packs that donkeys carry, which the rolled tortilla resembles.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 53.3 g |
| Energy | 215 kcal |
| Protein | 10.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.2 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 28.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 96.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.0 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 163 mg |
| Potassium, K | 125 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 446 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.81 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.07 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 17.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.27 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 mg |
| Niacin | 3.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.19 mg |
| Folate, total | 56.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 48.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 8.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 90.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 23.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.12 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 13.0 ug |
| Retinol | 13.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.8 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.16 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.68 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 29.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from TACO BELL, BURRITO SUPREME with steak — USDA does not publish this profile for Burrito.
| Tryptophan | 0.11 g |
| Threonine | 0.37 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.37 g |
| Leucine | 0.69 g |
| Lysine | 0.62 g |
| Methionine | 0.17 g |
| Cystine | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.42 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.27 g |
| Valine | 0.43 g |
| Arginine | 0.46 g |
| Histidine | 0.25 g |
| Alanine | 0.41 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.82 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.9 g |
| Glycine | 0.38 g |
| Proline | 0.59 g |
| Serine | 0.44 g |
FAQ
What's the difference between a burrito and a taco?
A burrito is typically a larger, soft flour tortilla completely wrapped around the filling, while a taco is usually a smaller, often crispy corn tortilla folded over the filling.
Is a chicken and rice burrito healthy?
It can be a balanced meal, offering protein, carbs, and fat. Its healthiness depends on portion size and ingredients—choosing whole grains, adding veggies, and going easy on high-fat sauces makes it more nutritious.
Why is my burrito falling apart?
The tortilla might be too cold or dry. Warm it briefly to make it pliable, don't overfill it, and tuck the sides in tightly before rolling. Letting it rest seam-side down for a minute after rolling also helps seal it.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.15 kcal/g · 20% calories from protein · 1.5 g fiber · 1.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 3.57 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.