Side of Chicken — Chipotle Mexican Grill
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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 Side of Chicken a good deal?
At a typical $3.90, the Side of Chicken at Chipotle Mexican Grill gives you 180 calories and 32g of protein — 8.2g of protein and 46 calories for every dollar you spend. That earns it a value score of 66/100, which ranks it #11 of the 1023 comparable items we've priced across every chain (the typical comparable item returns about 2.8g of protein per dollar).
Where it stands out: a high absolute protein load (32g); strong protein density (17.8g per 100 calories); a light calorie count for the protein it delivers. If you want more for your money elsewhere on our value rankings, 3 Tacos al Carbon Combo at El Pollo Loco scores higher (89/100 value, $6.99).
Price by metro
| Metro | Price | Protein / $ | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $2.35 | 13.6g | 77 |
| New York | $2.90 | 11.0g | 62 |
| San Francisco | $2.95 | 10.8g | 61 |
| Springfield MO | $3.45 | 9.3g | 52 |
| Atlanta | $3.75 | 8.5g | 48 |
| Denver | $3.90 | 8.2g | 46 |
| Houston | $3.90 | 8.2g | 46 |
| Minneapolis | $3.90 | 8.2g | 46 |
| Seattle | $3.90 | 8.2g | 46 |
| Phoenix | $3.95 | 8.1g | 46 |
| Los Angeles | $4.05 | 7.9g | 44 |
| Miami | $4.15 | 7.7g | 43 |