Chipotle Carnitas Burrito Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts and Weight Watchers points for Carnitas Burrito from Chipotle.

Chipotle Carnitas Burrito Calories

There are 480 calories in Carnitas Burrito.

Carnitas Burrito Nutrition Facts

*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information source: Chipotle

Chipotle Carnitas Burrito Allergens

Contains gluten sulfites wheatDoes Not Contain* egg fish milk MSG peanuts sesame shellfish soy tree nutsUnknown glutamates mustard nitrates seeds

Allergy Information: a Chipotle Carnitas Burrito contains gluten, sulfites and wheat. a Chipotle Carnitas Burrito does not contain egg, fish, milk, MSG, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy or tree nuts.*

* Please keep in mind that most fast food restaurants cannot guarantee that any product is free of allergens as they use shared equipment for prepping foods.

Chipotle Carnitas Burrito Ingredients

CARNITAS:



PORK



SALT



BLACK PEPPER



JUNIPER BERRIES



THYME



BAY LEAF



SUNFLOWER OIL







TORTILLA:



WHEAT FLOUR



WATER



CANOLA OIL



SALT



YEAST

What is Chipotle barbacoa vs carnitas?

Barbacoa can be made out of beef, lamb, or goat meat. Barbacoa, like carnitas, is cooked slowly on the stovetop, in the oven, or in a slow cooker. Carnitas, on the other hand, is usually made from pork and is shredded into huge bits after it has been cooked and fried until crisp.

Whats the best burrito at Chipotle?

1. Carnitas Burrito. For the absolute best of the best at Chipotle, you really can’t beat a carnitas burrito.

What is the best meat to get at Chipotle?

The Barbacoa has always been the juiciest and most tender Chipotle protein, and it’s still the juiciest, but the pollo asado is equally tender, and much more savory. It’s perfectly marinated in a blend of zesty citrus and earthy achiote and black pepper, which truly makes it taste like nothing else at Chipotle.

Which is healthier carnitas or barbacoa?

In terms of nutrition and which dish is healthier, consider the fact that carnitas may be cooked in lard and then fried to become crispy. Barbacoa, on the other hand, is quite healthy as it is simply slow-cooked meat that makes a great source of protein.

What’s the difference between pulled pork and carnitas?

Pulled pork is meat from a pig (typically from the shoulder region) that has been slow-cooked until it’s easy enough to shred, whereas carnitas (meaning “little meats”) is a version of pulled pork that’s often fixed with Mexican spices (or simply salt).

Are carnitas spicy?

The carnitas are not spicy but the best in flavor. Carnitas are more savory than spicy.

What kind of meat is barbacoa at Chipotle?

beef shoulder

Barbacoa is made using beef shoulder. The fat content in this cut of beef keeps the meat moist while it cooks. The results are juicy and tender meat that almost melts in your mouth. The meat is marinated in a spicy chipotle pepper adobo and then cooked slowly with aromatic spices like oregano, cloves, and bay leaf.