Chipotle vs Sweetgreen: Nutrition & Macros Compared
Updated April 2026 · Based on each chain’s official nutrition disclosures
The Short Answer
Chipotle wins on protein per dollar — its Double High-Protein Bowl hits 81g protein at 760 cal. Sweetgreen wins on vegetable volume, fiber, and ingredient quality; its top high-protein pick, Hot Honey Chicken, is 49g protein at 845 cal. For strict calorie control with lots of veggies, Sweetgreen; for maximum protein at the lowest cost, Chipotle.
Chipotle
Best for: Maximum protein, lower price point, customizable bowls
Best macro pick: Double High-Protein Bowl — double adobo chicken, light rice, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, cheese, romaine — 760 calories, 81g protein.
Sweetgreen
Best for: Vegetable volume, fiber, premium ingredients
Best macro pick: Hot Honey Chicken — 845 calories, 49g protein.
Chipotle vs Sweetgreen — Menu Comparison
| Category | Chipotle | Calories | Protein | Sweetgreen | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-protein bowl | Double High-Protein Bowl | 760 | 81 g | Hot Honey Chicken | 845 | 49 g |
| Classic order | Steak Burrito Bowl | 635 | 40 g | Harvest Bowl | 760 | 40 g |
| Lowest cal option | Light Chicken Bowl | 455 | 37 g | Kale Caesar | 545 | 41 g |
| Vegetarian pick | Sofritas Burrito Bowl (brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, corn salsa, guacamole) | 825 | 26 g | Super Green Goddess | 465 | 12 g |
| Carb base | White rice (4 oz) | 210 | 4 g | Warm wild rice (4 oz) | 160 | 4 g |
| Best protein source | Double chicken (8 oz) | 360 | 64 g | Blackened chicken (5 oz) | 230 | 36 g |
| Top fat source | Guacamole (4 oz) | 230 | 2 g | Avocado (2 oz) | 110 | 1 g |
The Verdict
Choose Chipotle if…
- You're hitting protein targets — Chipotle delivers the most protein per dollar.
- You want full meal customization down to the scoop.
- You're on a cut and can swap rice for fajita veggies.
- Price matters — Chipotle's ~$10 Double High-Protein Bowl beats a $16 Sweetgreen bowl for macros.
Choose Sweetgreen if…
- You want maximum vegetable volume and fiber.
- Ingredient quality matters — Sweetgreen sources organic produce and avoids seed oils where possible.
- You prefer a lower-sodium meal (Sweetgreen bowls run ~40% lower sodium than Chipotle bowls).
- You like warm-grain bowls with roasted vegetables, not just rice-and-protein.