Chipotle is Giving Us Too Much Food

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  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    I am literally reading this while eating a giant Chipotle burrito. Get at me.

    And you didn't invite me?? :mad: :mad: :angry: :angry: :grumble: :grumble:
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    I am literally reading this while eating a giant Chipotle burrito. Get at me.

    And you didn't invite me?? :mad: :mad: :angry: :angry: :grumble: :grumble:

    Hey, yours is right here. I got you guac on the side, that okay?
  • LiminalAscendance
    LiminalAscendance Posts: 489 Member
    Post:
    "Hey guys, I just noticed that this restaurant chain may be under-reporting their calories. In practice, you may be getting more than you expected. Perhaps this matters to those that log what they eat."

    Bizarre majority of responses:
    "What's the problem? You don't like food? Give your extra to me."

    Are these the same posters who jump on the bandwagon and post in all the "Why aren't I losing weight?" threads that individuals should log their food? I sincerely hope not.

    We get it. You like calorically-dense food. The OP wasn't saying one shouldn't eat it. Stop jumping at shadows.

    Or perhaps there's just a reverse correlation between obesity and intellect.
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  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    Post:
    "Hey guys, I just noticed that this restaurant chain may be under-reporting their calories. In practice, you may be getting more than you expected. Perhaps this matters to those that log what they eat."

    Bizarre majority of responses:
    "What's the problem? You don't like food? Give your extra to me."

    Are these the same posters who jump on the bandwagon and post in all the "Why aren't I losing weight?" threads that individuals should log their food? I sincerely hope not.

    We get it. You like calorically-dense food. The OP wasn't saying one shouldn't eat it. Stop jumping at shadows.

    Or perhaps there's just a reverse correlation between obesity and intellect.

    So, you seem swell. :huh: :huh: :huh:
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Hi, I just contacted Chipotle to verify how many servings of each item are supposed to go into a burrito bowl. I was shocked to find out that myself and most other people who eat at Chipotle have consumed way more calories than they are supposed to. The nutrition facts on a burrito bowl include one spoonful of any item that you add to the nutrition calculator. Unfortunately, many if not all Chipotle employees will double things like the rice, which would add an extra 180 calories. I've also noticed that they usually add an additional half spoon of the meats they offer. Next time you go to Chipotle, ask for only one spoonful of each item or you may be consuming way more calories than you planned.

    Thank God they do, I love my burrito bowls
    And I love lots of chicken and rice

    Do you weigh your food?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    I am literally reading this while eating a giant Chipotle burrito. Get at me.

    And you didn't invite me?? :mad: :mad: :angry: :angry: :grumble: :grumble:

    Hey, yours is right here. I got you guac on the side, that okay?

    Yes I need my healthy fats....
    Where we meeting?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Hi, I just contacted Chipotle to verify how many servings of each item are supposed to go into a burrito bowl. I was shocked to find out that myself and most other people who eat at Chipotle have consumed way more calories than they are supposed to. The nutrition facts on a burrito bowl include one spoonful of any item that you add to the nutrition calculator. Unfortunately, many if not all Chipotle employees will double things like the rice, which would add an extra 180 calories. I've also noticed that they usually add an additional half spoon of the meats they offer. Next time you go to Chipotle, ask for only one spoonful of each item or you may be consuming way more calories than you planned.

    Thank God they do, I love my burrito bowls
    And I love lots of chicken and rice
    I got to taste Chipotle one time. I have my favorite local spot I frequent all the time and Chipotle I found expensive for no reason. But anyway, I tried it, got a steak bowl and it wasn't bad but not my favorite thing in the world. The messed up part was 5 minutes after I finished I got nauseous and puked. It wasn't related to the food I'm pretty sure but I can think of Chipotle without thinking about that incident. So for me, Chipotle is no more.

    :sad: :sad: :sad:
    Makes me very sad to hear.....

    For me, stopping by that place is like the best post workout meal ever.
    I get lots of carbs and protein....~900 - 1000 calories......
    And then put on some hot sauce to boot
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    Hi, I just contacted Chipotle to verify how many servings of each item are supposed to go into a burrito bowl. I was shocked to find out that myself and most other people who eat at Chipotle have consumed way more calories than they are supposed to. The nutrition facts on a burrito bowl include one spoonful of any item that you add to the nutrition calculator. Unfortunately, many if not all Chipotle employees will double things like the rice, which would add an extra 180 calories. I've also noticed that they usually add an additional half spoon of the meats they offer. Next time you go to Chipotle, ask for only one spoonful of each item or you may be consuming way more calories than you planned.


    If they give me extra spoonfuls of anything I am not complaining. Especially the meat. That said, they never give me extra scoops.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Hi, I just contacted Chipotle to verify how many servings of each item are supposed to go into a burrito bowl. I was shocked to find out that myself and most other people who eat at Chipotle have consumed way more calories than they are supposed to. The nutrition facts on a burrito bowl include one spoonful of any item that you add to the nutrition calculator. Unfortunately, many if not all Chipotle employees will double things like the rice, which would add an extra 180 calories. I've also noticed that they usually add an additional half spoon of the meats they offer. Next time you go to Chipotle, ask for only one spoonful of each item or you may be consuming way more calories than you planned.

    Thank God they do, I love my burrito bowls
    And I love lots of chicken and rice

    Do you weigh your food?

    Yes I do

    Just not when I order from Chipotle. I eat, enjoy....and feel full
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member
    I am literally reading this while eating a giant Chipotle burrito. Get at me.

    And you didn't invite me?? :mad: :mad: :angry: :angry: :grumble: :grumble:

    Hey, yours is right here. I got you guac on the side, that okay?

    Yes I need my healthy fats....
    Where we meeting?

    My office?
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Cry me a river.

    If you know it's not good for you...don't go.
  • martinel2099
    martinel2099 Posts: 899 Member
    If you know this then just assume a little bit more for the portions. I would rather get more food for my money than less.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member

    My office?

    Deal.

    Door closed or open?
    Do I need to bring anything?
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    Hi, I just contacted Chipotle to verify how many servings of each item are supposed to go into a burrito bowl. I was shocked to find out that myself and most other people who eat at Chipotle have consumed way more calories than they are supposed to. The nutrition facts on a burrito bowl include one spoonful of any item that you add to the nutrition calculator. Unfortunately, many if not all Chipotle employees will double things like the rice, which would add an extra 180 calories. I've also noticed that they usually add an additional half spoon of the meats they offer. Next time you go to Chipotle, ask for only one spoonful of each item or you may be consuming way more calories than you planned.


    If they give me extra spoonfuls of anything I am not complaining. Especially the meat. That said, they never give me extra scoops.

    I frequent one on my way home from the gym often... the guys there know to give me double the protein portion at this point. Not sure if they remember me or if it's because I'm totally swole (read: red in the face, sweaty and having trouble moving my arms/legs depending on whether it was upper/lower body day) when I walk in there usually.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Hi, I just contacted Chipotle to verify how many servings of each item are supposed to go into a burrito bowl. I was shocked to find out that myself and most other people who eat at Chipotle have consumed way more calories than they are supposed to. The nutrition facts on a burrito bowl include one spoonful of any item that you add to the nutrition calculator. Unfortunately, many if not all Chipotle employees will double things like the rice, which would add an extra 180 calories. I've also noticed that they usually add an additional half spoon of the meats they offer. Next time you go to Chipotle, ask for only one spoonful of each item or you may be consuming way more calories than you planned.

    Thank God they do, I love my burrito bowls
    And I love lots of chicken and rice

    Do you weigh your food?

    Yes I do

    Just not when I order from Chipotle. I eat, enjoy....and feel full

    I don't weigh my food but I do track my calories and macros. While I assume that there is some natural variation in servings, there is a pretty big difference between 1 and 2 scoops of meat. A lot of the time restaurants are very standardized - it's how they make their money - and that makes them reliable. I found this to be a good reminder, not just for Chipotle, but any restaurant that prepares buffet-style.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Cry me a river.

    If you know it's not good for you...don't go.

    Chipotle (or Moe's) is a pretty awesome fast alternative.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member

    I don't weigh my food but I do track my calories and macros. While I assume that there is some natural variation in servings, there is a pretty big difference between 1 and 2 scoops of meat. A lot of the time restaurants are very standardized - it's how they make their money - and that makes them reliable. I found this to be a good reminder, not just for Chipotle, but any restaurant that prepares buffet-style.

    Well depending on what your weight goals are....I would encourage weighing your food....
    but if you are at a weight where you are comfortable, then you are fine.

    I don't do Chipotle often anymore.....
    I usually prep a lot of food for myself, for the week.
    So then I am able to do food prep the night before, and plan out my diary
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member

    My office?

    Deal.

    Door closed or open?
    Do I need to bring anything?

    I've got plenty of napkins. And water to hydrate during... lunch.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member

    My office?

    Deal.

    Door closed or open?
    Do I need to bring anything?

    I've got plenty of napkins. And water to hydrate during... lunch.

    during lunch, huh??

    Sounds great to me then.....
    Looks to be about a 13 hr trip for me. :laugh: :laugh:
  • Mikkimeow
    Mikkimeow Posts: 1,282 Member

    My office?

    Deal.

    Door closed or open?
    Do I need to bring anything?

    I've got plenty of napkins. And water to hydrate during... lunch.

    during lunch, huh??

    Sounds great to me then.....
    Looks to be about a 13 hr trip for me. :laugh: :laugh:

    Okay, see ya when you get here!
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    :wink: :wink: :drinker: :drinker:
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    I don't know if this is relevant, but I hear ya on portion sizes varying! Honestly, the employees SHOULD just stick to what their company/trainers taught them to put into each meal. There are guidelines for a reason.

    I work at a chinese restaurant in a mall near my house, and I am always irritated by these loud, fatass customers who yell at me to add extra of everything when I'm putting their bowls together, even though the regular portions are QUITE large already, /and/ they are not paying any extra for that extra sesame chicken, ect.

    so, it's actually greedy customers that get portions doubled up past what they should be, past what you are supposed to be paying for/and logging in as calories.

    loud...fatass...greedy customers...

    You must make a killing in tips!

    Wow nice judgement.
    I'm actually a very, very sweet and bubbly person with every customer; people come back and are like "Heeey, I remember you, hi! :D"

    but then there are the rude, loud, greedy people I'm talking about.
    I was once SWORN at by this very overweight woman who had demanded double meat, and when I quietly and politely explained it would be 2 dollars extra, she screamed at me to just "give me the god damn food and shut up"
    I'm not exaggerating.
    these are the joys of customer service, no matter how sweet I try to be. :/
    so thanks for judging me by what I say on a message board and would NEVER actually say at WORK.
    thanks.

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  • tamara3226
    tamara3226 Posts: 18
    Hi, I just contacted Chipotle to verify how many servings of each item are supposed to go into a burrito bowl. I was shocked to find out that myself and most other people who eat at Chipotle have consumed way more calories than they are supposed to. The nutrition facts on a burrito bowl include one spoonful of any item that you add to the nutrition calculator. Unfortunately, many if not all Chipotle employees will double things like the rice, which would add an extra 180 calories. I've also noticed that they usually add an additional half spoon of the meats they offer. Next time you go to Chipotle, ask for only one spoonful of each item or you may be consuming way more calories than you planned.

    Man... you got given a hard time for what seems a pretty simple "hey FYI" kind of post. Chipotle got some fans out here. When you only have 1250 -1300 calories a day to eat you actually do have to be aware.....
  • missdibs1
    missdibs1 Posts: 1,092 Member
    We can now add panera to this list. Paid for a half salad given a whole one. Thanks panera (btw totally adjusted my journal. Problem solved)
  • hhanse45
    hhanse45 Posts: 8
    I read, re-read, and read this post, and I'm still not seeing the issue.

    Really? Perhaps you need to work on your reading comprehension. It's pretty straight forward. Chipoltle lists calorie counts for their food, he's simply pointing out that it's quite likely that what you're eating has more calories than what is listed.

    I don't get why people want to reply in a rude or condescending way to a post like this. Some people might not be aware of this and it's a valid point. Doesn't stop me loving Chipotle or being completely happy to have them overload me with the guacomole but it's something to keep in mind.

    This!

    Agreed. These forums are far too hangry! If people can't be polite, they should probably up their calories. Chipotle anyone?
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    We can now add panera to this list. Paid for a half salad given a whole one. Thanks panera (btw totally adjusted my journal. Problem solved)

    That happened to me once. Got a You Pick Two and the clerk put my order up on the counter, laughed, and said "I accidentally made the full sandwich but it's cool sir, you can keep it." Did I call corporate and snitch on him? Nope. I enjoyed my free sandwich and went about my gurney.
  • missdibs1
    missdibs1 Posts: 1,092 Member
    I bet it was delicious. Mine was too lol!
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    I read, re-read, and read this post, and I'm still not seeing the issue.

    Really? Perhaps you need to work on your reading comprehension. It's pretty straight forward. Chipoltle lists calorie counts for their food, he's simply pointing out that it's quite likely that what you're eating has more calories than what is listed.

    I don't get why people want to reply in a rude or condescending way to a post like this. Some people might not be aware of this and it's a valid point. Doesn't stop me loving Chipotle or being completely happy to have them overload me with the guacomole but it's something to keep in mind.

    This!

    Agreed. These forums are far too hangry! If people can't be polite, they should probably up their calories. Chipotle anyone?

    You guys must be the new kids.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    You could say this about pretty much any restaurant in the entire world...really...do you think it's just Chipotle employees who "overestimate" their servings? They're a bunch of kids working for minimum wage at a restaurant...not sure what it to be expected here. I would think that one would understand that even if amounts are posted on a website, when it comes to eating out, it's really a crap shoot as to what you're getting...I pretty much chalk any meal out to around 1000 calories or so.

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