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Chipotle vs Moe's Southwest Grill: Macros Compared (2026)

Updated 2026-05-15
Head-to-head
Quick Answer: Burrito-bowl format comparison. For cutting: Chipotle (High Protein Cup – Chicken — 180 cal / 32g protein). For bulking: Chipotle (Steak + Chicken Combo Bowl — 800 cal / 62g protein). For keto: Chipotle (Double Carnitas Lettuce Bowl (No Rice/Beans) — 490 cal / 42g protein). All macros verified against MacroMate's database — no fabricated numbers.
Real data, not estimates. Every macro below is from MacroMate's verified Firestore-backed nutrition database. Both chains' picks come from their own goal-tagged build lists; no modifications or approximations.

Side-by-Side Comparison

GoalChipotleMoe's Southwest Grill
CuttingHigh Protein Cup – Chicken
180 cal / 32g protein		Close Talker Salad (Double Chicken, no cheese)
490 cal / 53g protein
BulkingSteak + Chicken Combo Bowl
800 cal / 62g protein		Double Steak "Powerhouse" Burrito (custom)
918 cal / 59g protein
MaintenanceSteak Bowl (1x Steak, Light Rice, Beans, Light Cheese)
580 cal / 48g protein		Close Talker Salad – Steak & Black Beans (no shell)
442 cal / 37g protein
KetoDouble Carnitas Lettuce Bowl (No Rice/Beans)
490 cal / 42g protein		Keto Steak Bowl (no beans, shell-less)
429 cal / 42g protein

Best for Cutting

Chipotle wins for cutting. Chipotle High Protein Cup – Chicken: 180 cal / 32g protein (0.178 P:C). Moe's Southwest Grill Close Talker Salad (Double Chicken, no cheese): 490 cal / 53g protein (0.108 P:C).

Best for Bulking

Chipotle wins for bulking. Chipotle Steak + Chicken Combo Bowl: 800 cal / 62g protein (0.077 P:C). Moe's Southwest Grill Double Steak "Powerhouse" Burrito (custom): 918 cal / 59g protein (0.064 P:C).

Best for Maintenance

Chipotle wins for maintenance. Chipotle Steak Bowl (1x Steak, Light Rice, Beans, Light Cheese): 580 cal / 48g protein (0.083 P:C). Moe's Southwest Grill Close Talker Salad – Steak & Black Beans (no shell): 442 cal / 37g protein (0.084 P:C).

Best for Keto

Chipotle wins for keto. Chipotle Double Carnitas Lettuce Bowl (No Rice/Beans): 490 cal / 42g protein (0.086 P:C). Moe's Southwest Grill Keto Steak Bowl (no beans, shell-less): 429 cal / 42g protein (0.098 P:C).

Bottom Line

Both Chipotle and Moe's Southwest Grill have macro-friendly orders that fit most goals — the right pick depends on what you're optimizing for on a given meal. Use the table above to decide based on the goal you're hitting; pull the full goal-tagged build list at each chain's MacroMate page below.

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