CAVA vs. Chipotle, by the numbers

CAVA publishes nutrition for 94 items and Chipotle for 93. The typical Chipotle item is lighter (median 130 calories vs 140), CAVA has the single highest-protein item, and Chipotle has the most protein-dense order. Below: the numbers side by side, then the lightest pick in each category both chains sell, all from the chains' own nutrition guides.
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CAVA menuLow-calorie CAVAChipotle menuLow-calorie Chipotle
Items with published nutrition
CAVA: 94
Chipotle: 93
Median calories per item
CAVA: 140
Chipotle: 130
Real meals under 500 calories (15 g+ protein)
CAVA: 8
Chipotle: 5
Lightest real meal (15 g+ protein)
CAVA: Grilled Steak (170 calories, 23 g protein)
Chipotle: Steak (150 calories, 21 g protein)
Most protein
CAVA: Greek Chicken Pita (720 calories, 48 g protein)
Chipotle: Chicken (180 calories, 32 g protein)
Most protein per 100 calories
CAVA: Grilled Steak (13.5 g)
Chipotle: Chicken (17.8 g)
Keto meals (under 10 g net carbs, 15 g+ protein)
CAVA: 6
Chipotle: 5
Median sodium per item
CAVA: 170 mg
Chipotle: 140 mg

Questions people ask

Which is healthier, CAVA or Chipotle?

By the numbers, Chipotle has the lighter typical item and Chipotle the better protein per calorie, so it wins both. Real meals under 500 calories (150+ calories, 15 g+ protein): 8 at CAVA and 5 at Chipotle.

Which has more protein, CAVA or Chipotle?

CAVA: Greek Chicken Pita has 48 g. For protein without the calories, Chipotle's Chicken leads at 17.8 g per 100 calories.

Which is better for keto, CAVA or Chipotle?

CAVA has more meals under 10 g net carbs with 15 g of protein (6 vs 5). Each chain's keto page lists them.

Where do these numbers come from?

CAVA's and Chipotle's own published nutrition guides, reviewed before import. Portions differ between chains, so compare calories and protein, not just item names.

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