Chips & Queso Blanco — Chipotle Mexican Grill
Side
Nutrition Facts
Value score blends protein-per-dollar (45%), calories-per-dollar (15%) and nutrition quality (40%) against every priced item we track. How it’s calculated →
Is the Chips & Queso Blanco a good deal?
At a typical $4.85, the Chips & Queso Blanco at Chipotle Mexican Grill gives you 780 calories and 18g of protein — 3.7g of protein and 161 calories for every dollar you spend. That earns it a value score of 70/100, which ranks it #8 of the 61 side items we've priced across every chain (the typical side item returns about 1.6g of protein per dollar).
Where it stands out: 7g of fiber. Worth noting, though — saturated fat is steep (15g). If you want more for your money in the same category, Chow Mein at Panda Express scores higher (81/100 value, $4.60).
Price by metro
| Metro | Price | Protein / $ | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $3.45 | 5.2g | 226 |
| New York | $3.95 | 4.6g | 197 |
| San Francisco | $4.55 | 4.0g | 171 |
| Springfield MO | $4.60 | 3.9g | 170 |
| Atlanta | $4.75 | 3.8g | 164 |
| Denver | $4.85 | 3.7g | 161 |
| Houston | $4.85 | 3.7g | 161 |
| Miami | $4.85 | 3.7g | 161 |
| Minneapolis | $4.85 | 3.7g | 161 |
| Phoenix | $4.90 | 3.7g | 159 |
| Seattle | $4.90 | 3.7g | 159 |
| Los Angeles | $5.15 | 3.5g | 151 |