Nutrition comparison · official data
Sweetgreen vs Chipotle Nutrition
Calories, protein and sodium compared, side by side
Big number: the most protein in one order under 500 calories
Both chains publish nutrition information for their menus. We ran both through the same engine that powers our calculators, so every number here comes from Sweetgreen's and Chipotle's own figures. Updated Oct 2026.
At a glance
Key Differences
- Most protein under 500 calories12 g72 gSuper Green GoddessBowl: Black Beans, double Chicken
- Calories in that order465490
- Signature item: calories760660Harvest BowlClassic chicken bowl
- Signature item: sodium (daily value 2,300 mg)1,265 mg1,610 mg
- Menu items, sizes and ingredients56124
- Most protein for 500 calories or less: 72 g (490 calories) at Chipotle for a burrito bowl with Black Beans, double Chicken, against 12 g (465 calories) at Sweetgreen for the Super Green Goddess.
- Sodium in one signature item each: 1,265 mg (55% of the daily value) at Sweetgreen for the Harvest Bowl, and 1,610 mg (70%) at Chipotle for a classic chicken bowl.
- Chipotle is build-your-own, so your total depends on what you add. Sweetgreen sells set menu items, so most orders are fixed.
- Sweetgreen lists 56 menu items, sizes and ingredients; Chipotle lists 124.
The details
Head to Head
| Sweetgreen | Chipotle | |
|---|---|---|
| Most protein under 500 calories | 12 g, 465 calSuper Green Goddess | 72 g, 490 calBowl: Black Beans, double Chicken |
| Signature item | 760 cal, 40 g proteinHarvest Bowl | 660 cal, 50 g proteinClassic chicken bowl |
| Sodium in that item | 1,265 mg (55% of daily value) | 1,610 mg (70% of daily value) |
| How you order | Set menu items | Build your own |
| Menu items in our calculator | 56 | 124 |
| Nutrients published | calories, protein, carbs, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugar, sodium | calories, protein, carbs, fat, saturated fat, fiber, sugar, sodium |
| Data checked | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
Each "most protein" order is one main dish, without sides or drinks; see how we picked them.
Side by side
Protein at Sweetgreen and Chipotle
Sweetgreen's Highest-Protein Picks
Single items under 500 calories, most protein first.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Green Goddess · 347 g | 465 | 12 g | 1,230 mg |
Chipotle's Protein Options
Per standard portion, most protein first.
| Protein | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken · 4 oz | 180 | 32 g | 310 mg |
| Barbacoa · 4 oz | 170 | 24 g | 530 mg |
| Carnitas · 4 oz | 210 | 23 g | 450 mg |
| Steak · 4 oz | 150 | 21 g | 330 mg |
| Sofritas · 4 oz | 150 | 8 g | 560 mg |
Try them
Example Orders
Sweetgreen
| Order | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Bowl | 760 | 40 g | 1,265 mg |
| Kale Caesar with focaccia | 775 | 49 g | 2,080 mg |
| Chicken Pesto Parm and a Spindrift | 513 | 38 g | 1,560 mg |
| Hot Honey Chicken plate | 845 | 49 g | 2,710 mg |
| Lighter: Super Green Goddess | 465 | 12 g | 1,230 mg |
| Cali Chicken Club wrap and chips | 1,495 | 52 g | 3,020 mg |
Chipotle
| Order | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic chicken bowl | 660 | 50 g | 1,610 mg |
| High-protein double chicken bowl | 555 | 73 g | 1,790 mg |
| Steak burrito | 1,055 | 49 g | 2,260 mg |
| Chicken salad with vinaigrette | 645 | 46 g | 1,865 mg |
| Crispy barbacoa tacos | 520 | 33 g | 1,270 mg |
| Sofritas bowl with guac | 765 | 23 g | 2,030 mg |
Sweetgreen vs Chipotle FAQ
Is Sweetgreen or Chipotle healthier?
Neither is healthier across the board; it depends on what you order. By each chain's official numbers, the most protein you can get for 500 calories or less is 12 g at Sweetgreen and 72 g at Chipotle. Comparing one signature item each: 760 calories and 1,265 mg of sodium at Sweetgreen for the Harvest Bowl, against 660 calories and 1,610 mg at Chipotle for a classic chicken bowl. Build your usual order in both calculators to compare exactly.
Which has more protein, Sweetgreen or Chipotle?
Under 500 calories, Chipotle comes out ahead: 12 g (465 calories) at Sweetgreen for the Super Green Goddess, and 72 g (490 calories) at Chipotle for a burrito bowl with Black Beans, double Chicken.
Which has less sodium, Sweetgreen or Chipotle?
It depends on the order. Comparing one signature item each: 1,265 mg at Sweetgreen for the Harvest Bowl, and 1,610 mg at Chipotle for a classic chicken bowl. The daily value is 2,300 mg. Both calculators show sodium for every item, so you can pick lower-sodium options as you build.
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About This Data
Figures are from each chain's own published nutrition information, as used in our Sweetgreen calculator and Chipotle calculator, where you will find the source and date. Portions are made by hand and vary. See how we source and check data.