How many carbs are in a burrito?
One bean and cheese burrito (129g) has about 44g of carbohydrate and 39g of net carbs. A large restaurant burrito in a flour tortilla can easily double that.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 burrito (129g) | 43.9g | 4.4g | 39.5g |
| 100 grams | 34.0g | 3.4g | 30.6g |
Net carbs
One burrito (129g) has about 39g of net carbs, which is total carbs (44g) minus fiber (4g). Most of the fiber comes from the beans. Net carbs reflect the portion that raises blood glucose. See the net carbs guide for when to use net instead of total.
For diabetes
At 44g of total carbs, one frozen burrito is already about three carb servings. A restaurant burrito in a large flour tortilla with rice, beans, and toppings commonly reaches 80 to 100g of carbs. The beans slow digestion somewhat compared with plain white rice, but the total still requires insulin coverage for most people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Skipping the tortilla and rice in a bowl format can cut carbs by half. See the diabetes carb-counting guide for strategies.
Keto and low carb
One burrito has about 39g of net carbs, which is more than a full day's keto budget of 20 to 30g. Burritos do not fit a standard keto plan. A burrito bowl without tortilla or rice, loaded with grilled protein, guacamole, and fajita vegetables, can work on keto.
Good to know
The USDA data here is for a frozen bean and cheese burrito at 129g, which is much smaller than a restaurant portion. A burrito at a fast-casual chain typically weighs 400 to 600g and carries 80 to 110g of carbs when built with rice, beans, protein, and full toppings. The flour tortilla alone accounts for 35 to 50g of those carbs. Swapping the tortilla for a bowl and dropping the rice can bring the same fillings down to under 30g of net carbs.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 221.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 34.01g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Sugars: 3.21g
- Protein: 7.07g
- Fat: 6.3g
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How many carbs are in a burrito?
A frozen bean and cheese burrito (129g) has about 44g of carbohydrate and 39g of net carbs. A large restaurant burrito can have 80 to 110g of total carbs depending on fillings and tortilla size.
How many net carbs are in a burrito?
The 129g reference burrito has about 39g of net carbs, calculated as total carbs (44g) minus fiber (4g). Beans contribute most of the fiber.
Is a burrito keto?
No. Even a small frozen burrito has 39g of net carbs, which exceeds a full day's keto limit. A burrito bowl without tortilla or rice can be made keto-friendly.
Are burritos OK for diabetics?
They can fit a diabetes meal plan if you account for the carbs. A frozen burrito is 44g. A large restaurant burrito can be 80 to 100g, which needs careful dosing. A bowl without the tortilla is a practical way to cut carbs in half.
How can I reduce carbs in a burrito?
Skip the flour tortilla and use a bowl. Also skip the rice. Those two changes can bring a restaurant burrito from 80 to 100g of carbs down to 20 to 35g, depending on the fillings you keep.