Can I make Chipotle's Chicken Burrito cheaper and healthier?

Summary by Krater

The creator compares the cost, calories, macro composition, and structure of a $30.58 Chipotle burrito with a homemade version made from groceries bought at a Mexican supermarket for $34.09, concluding that the homemade version has more protein and fewer calories per dollar.

From the video

Answers: How does a homemade burrito compare to Chipotle in cost, calories, and macros?

• Chipotle burrito cost comparison
• Homemade burrito recipe
• Macronutrient comparison
• Grocery budget breakdown
• Achiote paste marinade

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breast
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 red onion
• 1/2 orange
• 1/2 lime
• 1 habanero
• 30 g achiote paste
• kosher salt
• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 bay leaf
• ground cumin
• 1/2 avocado
• 130 g low-fat sour cream
• cayenne pepper
• 28 g shredded Oaxaca cheese
• red salsa
• romaine lettuce
• 1 large flour tortilla

What it concludes

• A typical Chipotle double chicken burrito costs $30.58 for two burritos and contains 1535 calories.
• The rice in a Chipotle burrito makes up 40% of its total weight.
• The homemade burrito version costs $34.09 for ingredients that yield multiple burritos, lowering the per-burrito cost.
• The homemade burrito contains 839 calories and 68 g of protein, compared to Chipotle's 1535 calories and 74 g of protein.