The Most Protein-Efficient Meals at Zambrero
The most protein-efficient meal at Zambrero is the BIG Nourish+ Bowl with Grilled Chicken, with 7.0 g of protein per 100 calories (46.0 g protein, 661 calories). If you want the most protein for the fewest calories at Zambrero, raw protein totals can mislead — a big burrito has plenty of protein but plenty of calories too. This guide ranks items with published totals by protein per 100 calories, using the official data behind our Zambrero calorie calculator. Lean proteins on bowls, without the tortilla, lead the list.
Most Protein-Efficient Meals at Zambrero — full ranking
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIG Nourish+ Bowl with Grilled Chicken | 661 | 46.0 g | 7.0 g |
| 2 | BIG Nourish+ Bowl with Barbacoa Beef | 719 | 49.4 g | 6.9 g |
| 3 | BIG Nourish+ Bowl with Lamb | 705 | 44.2 g | 6.3 g |
| 4 | BIG Nourish+ Bowl with Pork | 659 | 40.0 g | 6.1 g |
| 5 | BIG Nourish+ Burrito with Barbacoa Beef | 996 | 56.5 g | 5.7 g |
| 6 | BIG Nourish+ Burrito with Grilled Chicken | 938 | 53.1 g | 5.7 g |
| 7 | BIG Nourish+ Bowl with Classic Beef Mince | 738 | 39.8 g | 5.4 g |
| 8 | BIG Nourish+ Burrito with Lamb | 982 | 51.3 g | 5.2 g |
| 9 | BIG Nachos with Barbacoa Beef | 1180 | 59.5 g | 5.0 g |
| 10 | BIG Nourish+ Burrito with Pork | 936 | 47.1 g | 5.0 g |
| 11 | BIG Nachos with Grilled Chicken | 1130 | 56.1 g | 5.0 g |
| 12 | Small Nachos with Barbacoa Beef | 521 | 24.3 g | 4.7 g |
| 13 | BIG Nachos with Lamb | 1170 | 54.3 g | 4.6 g |
| 14 | Small Nachos with Grilled Chicken | 498 | 22.9 g | 4.6 g |
| 15 | BIG Nourish+ Burrito with Classic Beef Mince | 1020 | 46.9 g | 4.6 g |
Tap any item for its full nutrition breakdown, or build your own in the Zambrero calculator to see live totals as you customise.
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Nutrition figures are from Zambrero's published nutrition data and may change. Always check the latest in-store information.
Frequently asked questions
Which Zambrero order has the best protein-to-calorie ratio?
Bowls on a lean protein like grilled chicken, skipping the tortilla and going easy on cheese and sour cream, give the most protein per calorie. The calculator shows the ratio update live as you build.
How do I make a Zambrero meal more protein-efficient?
Order a bowl instead of a burrito to skip the tortilla, choose a lean protein, and keep cheese, sour cream and guacamole light — that raises protein per calorie.