Chipotle Queso Blanco Nutrition Facts

Queso's small portion carries notable saturated fat

The entrée queso blanco row covers two ounces and lists 120 calories, 9 grams of total fat, and 6 grams of saturated fat. That means saturated fat accounts for most of the listed fat in the serving. Its size is half the four-ounce portions used for proteins, beans, rice, and guacamole, so visual comparisons can be misleading.

Queso contributes 5 grams of protein, 4 grams of carbohydrate, 1 gram of sugar, and 250 milligrams of sodium. It has no fiber. The addition is not nutritionally empty, but its strongest signals are saturated fat and sodium rather than protein density.

Queso versus cheese and sour cream

One ounce of cheese lists 110 calories, 8 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 6 grams of protein, and 190 milligrams of sodium. Queso therefore adds 10 calories, 1 gram of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, and 60 milligrams of sodium while supplying 1 gram less protein.

Two ounces of sour cream also has 110 calories and lists 9 grams of fat, 7 grams saturated, only 2 grams of protein, and 30 milligrams of sodium. Queso sits between these alternatives: more sodium than sour cream, more protein than sour cream, and slightly more calories and saturated fat than cheese.

Fitting queso into a complete meal

Adding queso to chicken and black beans brings those three source portions to 430 calories and 45 grams of protein. A burrito tortilla would raise the same base to 750 calories before rice or salsa. The meal format can therefore have a larger calorie effect than the queso decision alone.

For a saturated-fat target, queso deserves explicit treatment because its six grams arrive in a compact serving. Pairing queso with carnitas, cheese, or sour cream can stack saturated fat quickly. Vegetables and salsas add different tradeoffs, particularly sodium, and should be evaluated separately.

Do not assume a standard scoop is exact

This page models one two-ounce entrée portion from the source. It does not estimate a large side, an extra ladle, or queso used across multiple items. If the order contains more than one source portion, the values need to be multiplied rather than stretched to cover the quantity.

Queso may fit an individual's plan, but the JSON cannot establish allergen safety or medical suitability. Use the nutrient row for comparison and use current restaurant information for ingredients, cross-contact, and preparation details.

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