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Chipotle vs Popeyes (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 72 items at Chipotle vs 40 items at Popeyes.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Chipotle averages $6.54 per item across 72 menu items, while Popeyes averages $8.00 across 40 items. Chipotle is $1.46 cheaper per item (18% difference). Chipotle has lower average calories (449 vs 649 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Chipotle vs Popeyes: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Chipotle Popeyes Winner
Avg Price $6.54 $8.00 Chipotle
Menu Items 72 40 Chipotle
Avg Calories 449 649 Chipotle
US Locations 3,727 5,001 Popeyes
Secret Menu 10 1 Chipotle

Chipotle is 18% cheaper on average than Popeyes ($1.46 less per item).

Cheapest Items

Chipotle

Tortilla on the Side $0.50
Double Wrap with Tortilla $0.50
Queso blanco $1.80
Chips $2.15
Chips & Fresh Tomato Salsa $2.85

Popeyes

Jalapeno $0.49
Biscuit $0.79
Raspberry Cheesecake Fried Pie $1.20
Hot Cinnamon Apple Pie $1.29
Cajun Fries (Regular) $1.79
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Lowest Calorie Options

Chipotle

Cheese Only 100 cal
Large Chips & Large Queso Blanco 120 cal
Side of Queso Blanco 120 cal
Large Side of Queso Blanco 120 cal
Queso blanco 120 cal

Popeyes

Lemonade or Fruit Punch 90 cal
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy 110 cal
Bonafide® Chicken – Combo 160 cal
Biscuit 200 cal
Red Beans & Rice 230 cal

Deep Comparison: Chipotle vs Popeyes

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Chipotle delivers 3.14¢/cal on average, while Popeyes delivers 1.06¢/cal. Popeyes gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Chipotle and Popeyes share 1 menu categories (4% Jaccard overlap). Shared categories: drinks. Low overlap — these chains serve mostly different food categories.

Price Differences by Shared Category

Where these chains overlap, here is who undercuts whom on average price:

  • drinks: Chipotle avg $3.33 vs Popeyes $2.76Popeyes is 17% cheaper

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: Chipotle fits 0 items, Popeyes fits 0 items
  • $15 budget: Chipotle fits 0 items, Popeyes fits 0 items
  • $20 budget: Chipotle fits 3 items (20 cal), Popeyes fits 0 items

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Chipotle ranks #173 of 414 on price (cheaper than 58% of tracked chains). Popeyes ranks #233 of 414 (pricier than 56% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Chipotle, 53% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Popeyes, 54% are under 500 calories. Popeyes offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Chipotle ($6.54 avg vs $8.00)
  • More variety: Chipotle (72 items)
  • More locations: Popeyes (5,001 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Popeyes (1.06¢/cal)

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