The absolute lowest calorie combination is a salad base (25 cal) with adobo chicken (148 cal), black beans (129 cal), lettuce (5 cal), pico de gallo (16 cal), and mild salsa (9 cal). That whole meal comes in at around 332 calories with roughly 28g of protein — genuinely impressive for fast-casual dining. If you switch to a burrito bowl base instead of a salad, you're still under 460 calories with the same toppings. The key is avoiding the big calorie traps: seasoned rice (300 cal), queso (136 cal per serving), and the flour tortilla (300+ cal).

A fully loaded Homewrecker with steak runs around 944 calories, while the chicken version lands closer to 845 calories. The big calorie driver is the 12-inch flour tortilla, which alone contributes around 310 calories. If you want the same flavors with less damage, order it as a bowl — you'll save 200–300 calories just by dropping the tortilla. Keep the same proteins and toppings, and you're looking at a 550–650 calorie meal that still feels like a proper meal. Use the calculator above to build your version and see the exact numbers before you commit.

For protein efficiency, adobo chicken is the clear winner — 19 grams of protein for just 148 calories is about as good as it gets in fast food. Pork carnitas comes second at 17g for 131 calories. From there, layer in a burrito bowl base (11g protein), black beans (8g), and shredded cheese (7g) and you're already at 45g of protein from toppings alone. Double up on adobo chicken and you can comfortably hit 60–65g of protein in a single meal — on par with a dedicated post-workout protein meal. That's elite for a fast-casual restaurant.

Moe's is actually one of the better fast-casual spots for keto — as long as you know what to skip. Start with a salad base (5g carbs), choose steak (3g carbs) or carnitas (1g carbs), and add guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, lettuce, and peppers. That entire meal has under 18g of net carbs. The things to avoid: any tortilla (23–46g carbs), rice (60–65g), beans (21–22g), and corn (16g). Stick to proteins, healthy fats, and low-carb vegetables and you'll comfortably stay in ketosis.

Yes, and the options are better than you might expect. Organic tofu (108 cal, 10g protein) is the vegan protein — it pairs well with black beans (vegan-friendly, unlike refried beans which typically contain lard). Build a bowl with cilantro rice, black beans, tofu, peppers & onions, guacamole, pico, and salsa and you've got a satisfying plant-based meal around 676 calories with 24g of protein. Vegetarians can also add shredded cheese and sour cream for extra fat and protein. Note that the queso contains dairy.

Four ingredients cause the most calorie overload at Moe's: seasoned rice (300 cal), nachos base (530 cal), the flour burrito tortilla (300 cal), and the quesadilla base (380 cal). On the topping side, shredded cheese (121 cal) and sour cream (68 cal) stack up fast if you load them on heavily. Swapping sour cream for pico de gallo saves roughly 52 calories and 5g of fat. Swapping seasoned rice for a double portion of lettuce and peppers saves almost 280 calories. These small swaps add up to massive differences over time.

Honestly, it depends almost entirely on what you order. Both restaurants offer customizable, relatively fresh ingredients with comparable nutritional profiles. Moe's gives you free chips and salsa, which adds around 300 extra calories if you eat them — something Chipotle doesn't do. Moe's also has five protein options vs. Chipotle's four (tofu is a nice addition). In terms of base nutritional quality, the difference is minimal when you make smart choices at both. Use the Moe's calculator here and Chipotle's own nutrition tool for a direct, fair comparison of your preferred build at each restaurant.

Our calorie and macro data comes directly from Moe's Southwest Grill's official nutritional disclosures and is cross-referenced against their published nutrition guide (downloadable above). The numbers reflect per-serving ingredient data as reported by the restaurant. That said, actual restaurant portions can vary slightly depending on location and individual staff preparation — especially for cheese, guacamole, and sauces which are eyeballed. Treat the calculator as a highly accurate guide, not an absolute guarantee. For medical-grade tracking, weigh your food.

Moe's does offer some gluten-free-friendly ingredients — the crunchy taco shells, rice, beans, most proteins, and the majority of fresh toppings are gluten-free in their ingredients. However, Moe's does not operate dedicated gluten-free kitchens and cross-contamination is a real risk, particularly from flour tortillas handled in the same workspace. If you have celiac disease, this is a meaningful concern and you should confirm with the specific location before ordering. For those with mild sensitivity, stick to a bowl or salad base and you'll minimize exposure significantly.

Sodium is where Moe's meals can surprise you — and not in a good way. A fully loaded burrito bowl with chicken, rice, beans, cheese, and salsa can easily hit 1,800–2,200mg of sodium, which is close to the FDA's entire daily recommended limit of 2,300mg. The biggest sodium contributors are the burrito bowl base (780mg), seasoned rice (700mg), queso (450mg), and quesadilla base (880mg). To keep sodium manageable, choose pico de gallo (20mg) over queso, skip the quesadilla, and avoid seasoned rice. A thoughtfully built meal can come in under 900mg sodium — completely doable with a little planning.