Chicken Burrito
The burrito is a hearty, nourishing Mexican meal, and its value lies in the combination of grilled chicken and beans. The beans provide complex carbohydrates rich in soluble fibre that supports digestive health, but the size of the large white tortilla and the added rice can raise the meal's glycemic load quickly.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
To avoid sugar spikes and the post-lunch slump, try a burrito bowl without the large wrap, and focus on the chicken and beans with colourful fajita vegetables.
Best preparation methods
Ask to swap the white rice for extra black beans or grilled vegetables, and choose fresh salsa instead of liquid cheese sauces.
Important Nutritional Note
If you have diabetes or are watching your weight, remember that a whole burrito with wrap and rice can exceed 70 grams of carbohydrate; adjusting the ingredients gives you all the benefit with about half the carbohydrate load.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | 525 kcal |
| Protein | 11.1 g | 27.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 66.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 59.2 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g | 16.5 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.8 g | 7 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Mexican dishes with a glycemic index (7), it ranks 6 (lowest first).
Lower-GI alternatives:
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicken Burrito good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 250 g portion gives 525 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Chicken Burrito affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 52 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 250 g portion has a glycemic load of 30.8 (High), so it is best to reduce or split the portion and combine it with protein and fibre.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Chicken Burrito?
A typical 250 g portion of Chicken Burrito provides about 525 kcal, 27.8 g protein, 66.2 g carbohydrate, 16.5 g fat and 7 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.