What is in Chipotle’s chips?
Chipotle’s chips are corn masa flour, high oleic sunflower oil and water, finished with lime juice and kosher salt: 540 calories and 25 g of fat per 4 oz order on the brand’s record, gluten free by its own answer, $1.95 at the median.
CP Menus review deskReviewed 28 September 2026Prices read 25 September 2026 at 368 restaurantsHow every figure gets here
Five ingredients
Chipotle’s ingredient statement for its tortilla chips lists corn masa flour, lime juice, salt, high oleic sunflower oil and water. The brand’s own page on the corn: “Corn masa flour is used in our crispy corn tacos and tortilla chips. The corn tortillas we use for our tacos are made with just corn masa flour, water, the mineral lime, and high oleic sunflower oil, while our tortilla chips are made with corn masa flour, high oleic sunflower oil and water, a squeeze of lime juice and kosher salt. Mind. Blown.”
“Yes. Chipotle finishes its freshly made chips with lime juice and salt, giving them their signature flavor.” “Chipotle uses kosher salt to season the food we prepare in our restaurants from scratch, like our guac, cilantro-lime rice, and fresh tomato salsa, and to season the food cooked in our central kitchens, including our Barbacoa, Sofritas, and Black Beans.” “Chipotle uses a premium quality, non-GMO High Oleic Sunflower Oil to cook Chips, taco shells, and some specific menu items.”
The record
| Chips | Portion | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Fiber | Sodium | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chips | 4 oz | 540 | 25 g | 73 g | 7 g | 390 mg | 7 g |
| Large chips | 6 oz | 810 | 38 g | 110 g | 11 g | 590 mg | |
| Kid’s chips | 1 oz | 140 | 95 mg | ||||
| Chili Lime Chips (side) | 4 oz | 550 | 27 g | 68 g | 7 g | 780 mg | 9 g |
A regular order of chips is 540 calories and 25 g of fat for 4 oz, more than a classic chicken bowl’s protein, rice and beans together; with guacamole the order is 770 calories and with queso 780. The Chili Lime Chips add seasoning and 390 mg more sodium (780 against 390).
Allergens and diets
“Yes, Chipotle chips are gluten free. They are made from corn tortillas cut into triangles, fried in vegetable oil, and seasoned with lime juice and salt.” The chart marks the chips vegetarian and vegan with none of its four allergens; the brand’s caveat on corn: “You should be aware items containing corn, including corn tortillas (chips and crispy corn tortillas) and corn salsa, may have trace amounts of gluten from potentially co-mingling with gluten-containing grains in the field.” The Chili Lime Chips: “Chipotle’s Chili Lime Chips are vegan-friendly and made with corn masa flour, high-oleic sunflower oil and water, then seasoned with a bold blend of chili and lime for a savory, zesty kick.”
Price
Chips were $1.95 at the median across 368 restaurants on 25 September 2026 ($1.75 to $2.35), chips and guacamole $4.90, chips and queso $4.90, chips and salsa $2.30, and the Chili Lime Chips $2.45. The chips against Chili Lime Chips page compares the two chips.
Every way the menu sells chips
| Item | Median | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chips | $1.95 | 540 |
| Chips & Guacamole | $4.90 | 770 |
| Chips & Queso Blanco | $4.90 | 780 |
| Chips & Salsa | $2.30 | 565 |
| Chili Lime Chips (side) | $2.45 | 550 |
Chips by state
The Chips was read in 48 states and DC. The lowest state median was $1.92 in Kansas and the highest $2.25 in New York, a gap of $0.33 on one item, 17 percent of the national median. A state median stands on the restaurants read there, and the count is in the table; a state read at one restaurant prints that restaurant’s price as its median. Every state has its own page with every item’s median there; the prices by state page maps the whole country.
| State | Restaurants read | Lowest | Median | Highest | Delivery median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 8 | $1.75 | $1.92 | $2.10 | $2.50 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $1.80 | $1.92 | $1.95 | $2.50 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $1.90 | $1.92 | $1.95 | $2.50 |
| Alabama | 7 | $1.75 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| Colorado | 8 | $1.90 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| Florida | 7 | $1.90 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| Georgia | 8 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| Iowa | 8 | $1.75 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| Idaho | 8 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| Illinois | 8 | $1.85 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| Indiana | 8 | $1.90 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.55 |
| Kentucky | 8 | $1.85 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| Louisiana | 8 | $1.90 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| Michigan | 8 | $1.85 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $1.75 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.55 |
| Missouri | 8 | $1.75 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| Mississippi | 8 | $1.80 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.55 |
| Montana | 8 | $1.80 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.55 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| Nebraska | 8 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| New Mexico | 8 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.55 |
| Nevada | 8 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.30 | $2.55 |
| Ohio | 8 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $1.80 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $1.85 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| South Carolina | 8 | $1.80 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| Tennessee | 8 | $1.90 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.55 |
| Texas | 8 | $1.95 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.55 |
| West Virginia | 8 | $1.75 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.55 |
| Arizona | 8 | $1.95 | $2.02 | $2.20 | $2.65 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $1.95 | $2.02 | $2.20 | $2.65 |
| Oregon | 8 | $1.90 | $2.02 | $2.20 | $2.65 |
| Rhode Island | 8 | $1.90 | $2.02 | $2.20 | $2.65 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $1.95 | $2.02 | $2.10 | $2.65 |
| Utah | 8 | $1.95 | $2.02 | $2.20 | $2.65 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $1.95 | $2.02 | $2.20 | $2.65 |
| Virginia | 8 | $1.95 | $2.08 | $2.20 | $2.70 |
| Delaware | 8 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.20 | $2.75 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.20 | $2.75 |
| New Hampshire | 8 | $1.95 | $2.10 | $2.25 | $2.75 |
| Washington | 8 | $1.85 | $2.10 | $2.20 | $2.75 |
| California | 7 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.30 | $2.85 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.25 | $2.85 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.25 | $2.85 |
| Maryland | 8 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.20 | $2.85 |
| Maine | 7 | $2.10 | $2.20 | $2.20 | $2.85 |
| Vermont | 5 | $1.95 | $2.20 | $2.25 | $2.85 |
| New York | 8 | $2.10 | $2.25 | $2.35 | $2.92 |
How this page is read
Every price on this page is a range read from 368 restaurants’ own ordering menus in 48 states and DC on 25 September 2026, printed with the count of restaurants behind it and the brand’s own delivery price beside it; every calorie and nutrient figure is Chipotle’s own record from its nutrition calculator, and every allergen mark is its own chart row or tag.
Questions
What are Chipotle chips made of?
corn masa flour, lime juice, salt, high oleic sunflower oil and water, per the brand’s ingredient statement; the lime and salt are added after frying.
Are Chipotle chips gluten free?
The brand says “Yes, Chipotle chips are gluten free.” and adds a caveat on corn fields and co-mingling.
How many calories are in Chipotle chips?
540 for the regular 4 oz order, 810 for the large, 140 for the kid’s portion, on the brand’s records.
Are Chipotle chips vegan?
Yes by the brand’s chart, which marks them vegetarian and vegan; the Chili Lime Chips too, in the brand’s words.
What oil does Chipotle fry its chips in?
“Chipotle uses a premium quality, non-GMO High Oleic Sunflower Oil to cook Chips, taco shells, and some specific menu items.”
How much are chips at Chipotle?
$1.95 at the median on 25 September 2026 across 368 restaurants; $4.90 with guacamole.
How many calories are in a bag of Chipotle chips?
540 calories on the regular record and 810 on the large; the chili lime chips are “Chipotle Chili Lime Chips contain 550 calories for a regular order and 830 calories for a large order.”
Does Chipotle give free chips?
Only as a reward: “Join Chipotle Rewards and get a Free Chips & Guac at sign up, plus Free Chipotle drops every month.”
What oil are Chipotle chips fried in?
“Chipotle uses a premium quality, non-GMO High Oleic Sunflower Oil to cook Chips, taco shells, and some specific menu items.”