The Most Protein-Efficient Meals at Zambrero
The most protein-efficient meal at Zambrero is the BIG Nachos with Barbacoa Beef, with 5.0 g of protein per 100 calories (59.5 g protein, 1180 calories). If you want the most protein for the fewest calories at Zambrero, raw protein totals can mislead, because 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 Nachos with Barbacoa Beef | 1180 | 59.5 g | 5.0 g |
| 2 | BIG Nachos with Grilled Chicken | 1130 | 56.1 g | 5.0 g |
| 3 | Small Nachos with Barbacoa Beef | 521 | 24.3 g | 4.7 g |
| 4 | BIG Nachos with Lamb | 1170 | 54.3 g | 4.6 g |
| 5 | Small Nachos with Grilled Chicken | 498 | 22.9 g | 4.6 g |
| 6 | Nachos with Barbacoa Beef | 827 | 38.0 g | 4.6 g |
| 7 | Nachos with Grilled Chicken | 785 | 35.9 g | 4.6 g |
| 8 | BIG Nachos with Pork | 1120 | 50.9 g | 4.5 g |
| 9 | Kids Nachos - Barbacoa Beef | 304 | 13.1 g | 4.3 g |
| 10 | Small Nachos with Lamb | 516 | 22.2 g | 4.3 g |
| 11 | Kids Nachos - Grilled Chicken | 292 | 12.5 g | 4.3 g |
| 12 | Nachos with Lamb | 819 | 34.9 g | 4.3 g |
| 13 | Quesadilla with Vegetarian | 492 | 20.8 g | 4.2 g |
| 14 | BIG Nachos with Classic Beef Mince | 1200 | 49.9 g | 4.2 g |
| 15 | Small Nachos with Pork | 497 | 20.5 g | 4.1 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.