1. What Are High Fat Low Carb Macros?

High fat low carb (HFLC) macros refer to a dietary approach that emphasizes fats while minimizing carbohydrates. At Chipotle, this means choosing high-fat ingredients like carnitas, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole while avoiding rice, beans, and tortillas.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator sums the fat content of your selected Chipotle ingredients:

Key Components:

• Base: Salad (8g), Bowl (7g), Tacos (5g)
• Proteins: Carnitas (8g), Barbacoa (7g), Steak (6g), Sofritas (5g), Chicken (3g)
• Toppings: Guacamole (22g), Queso (10g), Sour Cream (8g), Cheese (5g)

3. Importance of Tracking Fat Macros

Details: Tracking fat intake is crucial for ketogenic and low-carb diets. Chipotle offers many high-fat options that can help meet daily macro goals while keeping carbs low.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select your base, protein, and high-fat toppings. The calculator will sum the total fat content. For lowest carb options, choose salad base and avoid rice/beans.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the highest fat option at Chipotle?
A: Salad with carnitas, extra cheese, sour cream, and guacamole can exceed 50g fat.

Q2: How can I increase fat without carbs?
A: Add extra cheese, sour cream, or guacamole. Avoid corn salsa and vinaigrette.

Q3: What are the best keto options?
A: Salad with double meat, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole makes an excellent keto meal.

Q4: Should I worry about protein content?
A: While focusing on fat, moderate protein is fine. All Chipotle meats are relatively low-carb.

Q5: Are there hidden carbs I should know about?
A: The main carb sources are rice, beans, tortillas, and corn salsa. The vinaigrette is surprisingly high in sugar.