Burrito: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of burrito (1 burrito, 300 g) has 579 kcal. Per 100 g: 193 kcal.
Burrito is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 10 g protein, 21.4 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber) and 7.2 g fat: about 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What burrito provides most
- High in selenium: 13.8 µg per 100 g, 25 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B12: 0.54 µg per 100 g, 23 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 10 g per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B3 (niacin): 2.6 mg per 100 g, 16 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of zinc: 1.7 mg per 100 g, 16 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of folate (vitamin B9): 60.8 µg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 376 mg.
Burrito per serving
The serving is 1 burrito, 300 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 burrito |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 193 kcal | 579 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 30.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 64.3 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 6 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 7.2 g | 21.7 g |
| Sodium | 376 mg | 1,129 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Large flour tortilla | 70 | 214 |
| Refried beans | 80 | 72 |
| Cooked white rice | 60 | 78 |
| Cooked ground beef | 50 | 128 |
| Cheddar cheese | 20 | 81 |
| Red salsa | 20 | 6 |
| Total | 300 | 579 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
For comparison, USDA has a record of the ready-made dish («Fast foods, burrito, with beans, cheese, and beef», NDB 21064) with 180 kcal per 100 g; this recipe gives 193.
Burrito nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 193 kcal | — |
| Protein | 10 g | 20 % |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9 % |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 15 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.87 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 21.4 mg | 7 % |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 8 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7 % |
| Total sugars | 1.3 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 24 µg | 3 % |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.04 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.18 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K | 3 µg | 2 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 15 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.15 mg | 12 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 2.6 mg | 16 % |
| B6 | 0.15 mg | 9 % |
| B9 · Folate | 60.8 µg | 15 % |
| B12 | 0.54 µg | 23 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 96.8 mg | 7 % |
| Iron | 2 mg | 11 % |
| Magnesium | 23.8 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphorus | 153 mg | 12 % |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 376 mg | 16 % |
| Zinc | 1.7 mg | 16 % |
| Selenium | 13.8 µg | 25 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.11 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, burrito ranks 30th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Where it comes from
Northern Mexico and the US border.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a burrito?
A reference serving (1 burrito, 300 g) has 579 kcal: 193 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a burrito?
In the reference recipe: large flour tortilla (70 g), refried beans (80 g), cooked white rice (60 g), cooked ground beef (50 g), cheddar cheese (20 g), red salsa (20 g).
How much protein does burrito have?
10 g per 100 g; 30.1 g in 1 burrito.
How many carbs does burrito have?
21.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2 g is fiber and 1.3 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does burrito have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: selenium, 25 %; vitamin B12, 23 %; protein, 20 %; vitamin B3 (niacin), 16 %.
Where does burrito come from?
Northern Mexico and the US border. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
Receta de referencia Micela · ingredientes USDA SR28 · records: Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, refrigerated (NDB 18364) · Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) (NDB 16103) · Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked (NDB 20045) · Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned (NDB 23570) · Cheese, cheddar (NDB 1009) · Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve (NDB 6164)
One serving (1 burrito) is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers