Nutrition facts and Weight Watchers points for Plant Based Chorizo Burrito from Chipotle.
Chipotle Plant Based Chorizo Burrito Calories
There are 540 calories in Plant Based Chorizo Burrito.
Plant Based Chorizo Burrito Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | 1 burrito | |
Calories | 540 | |
Calories From Fat | 160 | |
Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
Total Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
Trans Fat | 0g | |
Cholesterol | ? | – |
Sodium | 1290mg | 54% |
Total Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber | 9g | 36% |
Sugars | 1g | |
Protein | 24g | 48% |
Vitamin A | 120% | |
Vitamin C | 0% | |
Calcium | 15% | |
Iron | 51% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information source: Chipotle
Chipotle Plant Based Chorizo Burrito Allergens
Contains gluten sulfites wheatUnknown egg fish glutamates milk MSG mustard nitrates peanuts seeds sesame shellfish soy tree nuts
Allergy Information: a Chipotle Plant Based Chorizo Burrito contains gluten, sulfites and wheat.
* 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 Plant Based Chorizo Burrito Ingredients
Plant based chorizo
Flour tortilla
What is the plant-based chorizo at Chipotle made of?
Chipotle’s plant-based version features chipotle peppers, ripe tomato paste, crushed garlic, Spanish smoked paprika and extra-virgin olive oil combined with natural pea protein. It’s certified vegan and free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, grains, gluten and soy.
Is the plant-based chorizo at Chipotle good?
Flavor. Let’s first discuss the flavor: This plant-based chorizo was packed with all of the seasonings you would want in a burrito bowl — garlic, pepper, paprika, and even some chili. Chipotle really nailed the seasoning with this protein. It packed the perfect amount of punch in each bite, leaving me eager for more.
Is the plant-based chorizo at Chipotle vegan?
Available for a limited time (presumably to test who really wants vegan chorizo) at participating restaurants across the U.S., Chipotle is offering plant-based chorizo to pad out its vegan and vegetarian offerings.
What is vegan chorizo made of?
The chorizo is made from pea protein, ancho chile, Chipotle peppers, tomato paste, garlic, and smoked paprika, Chipotle said. It was in development for about a year before the limited rollout.
Is plant-based chorizo meat?
The fake sausage meat is made of pea protein, chipotle peppers, tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika and olive oil; it is grain-, soy- and gluten-free; and it contains no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, the restaurant chain said.
Is plant-based chorizo pork?
Chipotle’s Plant-Based Chorizo is not made in a lab
The backbone of the sausage is actually fresh peas, and despite their mushy reputation, they do a rather spectacular job of emulating the texture of ground pork … but we’re getting ahead of ourselves.
What does Chipotle plant-based chorizo taste like?
It tasted exactly like chorizo, as in if you had told me this was meat, I would have believed you. It was so flavorful with kicks of chili and hints of garlic, tomato, and paprika.
Is plant-based meat healthy?
Both are processed foods
Many people view the Impossible Burger and Beyond Burger as healthier alternatives to meat-based burgers. That’s in large part because plant-based diets have been linked to a variety of health benefits, including a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.