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QDOBA gives you a lot of freedom to build an entrée, but that also means there is no single calorie number for a QDOBA burrito or bowl.

A bowl can start with rice and beans, then add Grilled Adobo Chicken, steak, carnitas, ground beef, queso, guacamole, salsa, cheese, sour cream, vegetables, or other toppings. A burrito can use many of those same ingredients while also adding a large flour tortilla. Nachos start with chips and queso before the protein and toppings are considered.

Use the QDOBA Nutrition Calculator above to build the exact order you eat and see the available calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, sodium, fiber, sugar, and other nutrition values.

At QDOBA, Free Does Not Mean Zero Calories

One of the most important QDOBA-specific details is its pricing policy.

QDOBA currently lets guests add the first portion of hand-crafted guacamole and 3-Cheese Queso at no extra charge on Create Your Own entrées . Extra portions can cost more.

That does not mean those ingredients are nutritionally free.

Current official nutrition lists approximately:

If you add both the standard guacamole and 3-Cheese Queso portions to an entrée, those two choices alone contribute about 160 calories .

They may be free in price. They still belong in the nutrition total.

Choose the Entrée Format Before the Protein

QDOBA's current menu is organized around formats such as Bowls, Burritos, Quesadillas, Nachos, Tacos and Salads , alongside chips, dips, sides and chef-created Signature Eats.

The format matters because it determines what the meal starts with.

QDOBA's current official nutrition guide gives base menu-board ranges of approximately:

Burrito: 610 to 640 calories before the complete customization is considered.

Bowl: 310 to 330 calories.

Nachos: 730 to 740 calories.

Loaded Quesadilla: about 850 calories.

Cheese-Crusted Quesadilla: about 970 calories.

These figures describe standard base configurations and are not universal completed-entrée totals. QDOBA specifically notes that actual calories vary with ingredient choices and portions.

A Burrito Adds a Significant Tortilla

QDOBA currently publishes several flour tortilla sizes.

The current 12.5-inch flour tortilla contains approximately:

300 calories

52g carbohydrates

7g fat

8g protein

760mg sodium .

The 10-inch tortilla is approximately:

210 calories

36g carbohydrates

5g fat

6g protein

490mg sodium .

A bowl does not include that tortilla.

That is why the same rice, beans, protein and toppings can produce substantially different totals when ordered as a burrito instead of a bowl.

Rice Choice Changes the Base

Current QDOBA nutrition lists:

Cilantro Lime Rice, 4 oz: approximately 190 calories and 38g carbohydrates.

Seasoned Brown Rice, 4 oz: approximately 170 calories and 36g carbohydrates.

Both can work as a bowl or burrito base, but they are not identical.

Select the rice you actually order rather than using a generic rice value.

Black Beans and Pinto Beans Need Separate Records

Current standard servings are approximately:

Black Beans, 4 oz: 140 calories, 9g protein, 24g carbohydrates and 14g fiber.

Pinto Beans, 4 oz: 130 calories, 8g protein, 23g carbohydrates and 14g fiber.

The calories are similar, but their nutrient profiles differ slightly.

A proper QDOBA calculator should let the customer choose Black or Pinto rather than treating all beans as one ingredient.

QDOBA Has More Protein Choices Than Chicken and Steak

The current 2026 nutrition guide includes several standard proteins and select-location options.

Important current servings include:

Some products are location-dependent.

This makes the protein selector one of the most important parts of the calculator.

Grilled Adobo Chicken Is 190 Calories Per Standard Portion

Current official nutrition for Grilled Adobo Chicken is approximately:

190 calories

19g protein

2g carbohydrates

12g fat

440mg sodium

per 3.5-ounce standard serving.

If you order extra or double chicken, use the additional verified chicken portion rather than doubling the entire bowl.

Current Grilled Steak Is Much Higher in Calories Than Chicken

The current 3.5-ounce Grilled Steak serving contains approximately:

360 calories

20g protein

5g carbohydrates

28g fat

600mg sodium .

Chicken and steak provide similar protein in the published standard servings, but their calorie and fat values are quite different.

This is why comparing only protein grams gives an incomplete picture.

Carnitas Is a Separate Lower-Calorie Protein Serving

Current Pork Carnitas contains approximately:

110 calories

14g protein

4.5g fat

560mg sodium

per 3.5-ounce serving.

It should remain separate from Brisket Birria, Ground Beef and steak even though all are meat proteins.

Brisket Birria Is Still Part of Current QDOBA Nutrition

Current Brisket Birria is approximately:

140 calories

15g protein

3g carbohydrates

7g fat

450mg sodium

per 3.5-ounce serving.

It also appears in current recipes such as the Quesabirria Burrito and Brisket Birria Keto Bowl.

The Current Summer Protein Is Spicy Tequila Lime Steak

QDOBA launched Spicy Tequila Lime Steak nationwide at participating restaurants on June 16, 2026 as a limited-time summer protein.

It is flame-grilled steak tossed in a tangy sauce made with flavors including Cholula Original Hot Sauce, natural tequila flavor, lime and a hint of sweetness. QDOBA currently promotes it for bowls, burritos, nachos and other customizable entrées.

The current August 2026 official nutrition guide lists a 3.5-ounce portion at approximately:

310 calories

17g protein

7g carbohydrates

24g fat

820mg sodium .

This belongs under:

Current Limited-Time

rather than being permanently mixed into core steak records.

Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Is Different From Adobo Chicken

QDOBA also publishes separate nutrition for Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken .

The current standard 3.5-ounce serving contains approximately:

190 calories

16g protein

10g carbohydrates

10g fat

540mg sodium .

It may share the same calorie total as Grilled Adobo Chicken, but the carbohydrates, protein, fat and sodium differ.

Keep both as distinct proteins.

Fajita Veggies Are a Real Ingredient, Not a Generic Vegetable Label

Current Fajita Veggies are approximately:

40 calories per 2 oz serving .

QDOBA's Fajita Vegan Bowl and several customizable entrées use them as a meaningful component.

They should have their own record instead of being hidden inside a broad vegetables category.

Salsa Choice Usually Changes Calories Less Than Queso, but It Still Matters

QDOBA currently publishes separate servings for options including:

Pico de Gallo

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Salsa Roja

Salsa Verde

Habanero Salsa

Chile Corn Salsa

and other current toppings.

Many salsa portions contain relatively few calories, but their sodium and carbohydrate values differ.

The calculator should keep the salsa name visible rather than use one universal salsa number.

Sour Cream, Cheese and Crema Add Up Quickly

Current standard topping values include approximately:

Sour Cream, 1 oz: 50 calories.

Shredded Cheese, 1 oz: 110 calories.

Chile Crema, 1 oz: 130 calories.

That means a bowl containing cheese, sour cream, queso and guacamole can gain several hundred calories from toppings even before an extra protein portion is considered.

Chicken Queso Bowl Is a Complete Signature Recipe

The current Chicken Queso Bowl contains approximately:

750 calories

43g protein

74g carbohydrates

33g fat

16g fiber

1,820mg sodium .

This is a finished Signature Eat.

Do not add its standard queso, rice, beans or cheese again unless the customer adds extra portions.

The Burrito Version Is Much Larger

The current Chicken Queso Burrito contains approximately:

1,050 calories

51g protein

126g carbohydrates

40g fat

2,580mg sodium .

The extra tortilla is a major reason the burrito and bowl are not interchangeable.

They should be separate searchable items.

Current Signature Eats Cover Much More Than Four Products

QDOBA's current 2026 nutrition guide includes Signature Eats such as:

Chicken Queso Bowl and Burrito, Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Bowl and Burrito, Citrus Lime Chicken Salad, Double Protein Bowls, Fajita Vegan Bowl, Keto Bowls, Quesabirria Burrito and Quesadilla, Southwest Steak Burrito, and Street Style Chicken or Pork Carnitas Tacos .

These recipes deserve their own searchable records because they answer exact branded-item searches without requiring the user to reconstruct a standard recipe manually.

Double Protein Bowls Need Separate Chicken and Steak Versions

Current official nutrition lists approximately:

Double Protein Bowl, Chicken: 700 calories and 51g protein.

Double Protein Bowl, Steak: 1,040 calories and 52g protein.

They provide almost the same amount of protein but differ by roughly 340 calories.

The exact protein choice therefore needs to remain in the product name.

Fajita Vegan Bowl Is a Complete Current Recipe

The current Fajita Vegan Bowl contains approximately:

530 calories

17g protein

79g carbohydrates

17g fat

22g fiber

1,380mg sodium .

It should not be treated as a generic vegetable bowl.

QDOBA itself currently lists it among its under-600-calorie options.

Keto Bowls Have Three Protein Versions

Current QDOBA nutrition includes:

Brisket Birria Keto Bowl: approximately 370 calories.

Chicken Keto Bowl: approximately 400 calories.

Steak Keto Bowl: approximately 490 calories.

They are complete recipe variants, not simply plain protein on lettuce.

Each should have its own current searchable record.

Tacos Need Both Count and Tortilla Type

QDOBA currently offers create-your-own tacos and current Signature taco recipes.

Its official guide lists a single taco base range of approximately 60 to 200 calories , depending on the shell and protein before the full customization is considered.

Current Street Style Chicken Tacos are published as a three-taco flour order at approximately 550 calories , while Street Style Pork Carnitas Tacos are approximately 370 calories for three .

Use:

taco count + tortilla/shell + protein

rather than a generic taco value.

Quesadillas Need Their Own Base Logic

Current QDOBA nutrition gives approximately:

Loaded Quesadilla base: 850 calories.

Cheese-Crusted Quesadilla base: 970 calories.

QDOBA's current Create Your Own Quesadilla is served in a grilled tortilla with selected protein and toppings, and the standard format includes guacamole and sour cream, with queso available.

It should therefore use a quesadilla-specific builder rather than burrito logic.

Nachos Start With Chips and Queso

Current tortilla chips contain approximately:

560 calories per 4 oz serving .

The current menu-board range for the standard Nachos base is approximately 730 to 740 calories because it begins with chips and queso.

Rice should not automatically be added to nachos simply because it is common in a burrito or bowl.

Each entrée format needs its own default components.

Churro Chips Are the Current Summer Dessert

QDOBA launched Churro Chips alongside Spicy Tequila Lime Steak in June 2026. The company describes them as freshly fried flour tortilla chips tossed with cinnamon and sugar and calls them its first Mexican-inspired dessert in more than a decade.

The current QDOBA nutrition PDF lists a 64g serving at approximately:

320 calories

40g carbohydrates

16g fat

10g sugar

5g protein

110mg sodium .

Because they are limited-time, they should carry a current-season status and review date.

Brownie and Cookie Need Their Full Nutrition

Current official U.S. nutrition lists approximately:

Double Chocolate Brownie: 390 calories, 49g carbohydrates, 19g fat, 36g sugar, 6g protein and 150mg sodium.

Chocolate Chunk Cookie: 250 calories, 33g carbohydrates, 12g fat, 20g sugar, 3g protein and 300mg sodium.

These are not zero-carbohydrate desserts.

Drinks Need the Exact Beverage and Size

QDOBA's current official guide distinguishes Regular and Large fountain drinks.

For example:

Coca-Cola, Regular 20 fl oz: approximately 240 calories, 67g carbohydrates and 67g sugar.

Coca-Cola, Large 30 fl oz: approximately 360 calories and 100g carbohydrates.

Gold Peak Classic Sweet Tea, Regular: approximately 160 calories, 41g carbohydrates and 39g sugar.

The calculator should ask for both:

exact beverage + size .

Kids Portions Are Smaller and Have Their Own Nutrition

QDOBA publishes separate kids-size ingredient portions rather than asking users to divide adult nutrition.

Current examples include:

Grilled Chicken, 1.75 oz: 90 calories and 10g protein.

Grilled Steak, 1.75 oz: 180 calories and 10g protein.

Black Beans, 2 oz: 70 calories.

Cilantro Lime Rice, 2 oz: 90 calories.

3-Cheese Queso, 1 oz: 40 calories.

Tortilla Chips, 2 oz: 280 calories.

Use those official smaller servings for kids meals.

Catering Should Not Be Mixed With Individual Entrées

QDOBA also has large catering packages such as Hot Bars, nacho bars, burrito packs, chips-and-dip packs and group salads.

Current catering totals can run into many thousands of calories because they are designed to feed groups.

Those belong in a separate Catering & Group Orders mode.

Do not mix them into normal entrée statistics.

QDOBA Nutrition Questions

Build QDOBA in the Same Order You Order It

Start with the exact Bowl, Burrito, Taco, Quesadilla, Nachos or Salad .

Choose the appropriate tortilla or base , followed by rice, beans and protein .

Then add the actual queso, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, salsa, vegetables, crema and other toppings .

For current Signature Eats, use the verified complete recipe unless you modify it.

Finally, include chips, dips, Churro Chips, brownie, cookie or beverage if they are part of the order.

At QDOBA, the first serving of queso and guacamole may not change the price of a Create Your Own entrée, but they absolutely can change its nutrition.