KiloMateBurrito calories: GYG vs Zambrero burritos and bowls
A GYG Grilled Chicken Burrito is 3,240 kJ (774 calories) with 48.3g protein. Zambrero's regular Classic Burrito with grilled chicken is almost the same energy at 3,250 kJ (776 calories) but has 35.5g protein, and that's before sauce. Getting a bowl instead of a burrito saves 112 to 115 calories at GYG. Every figure here is from the chain's own Australian nutrition guide.
GYG: burrito or bowl, by filling
GYG's standard burrito and burrito bowl, mild, with each of the seven fillings. The bowl drops the tortilla but comes with more rice (140 g against 90 g in a burrito), so the saving is smaller than you might expect. For protein per kJ, grilled chicken and shredded beef brisket lead.
| Filling | Burrito | Bowl | Bowl saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled chicken | 3,240 kJ (774 cal, 48.3g protein) | 2,760 kJ (660 cal, 43.8g protein) | 480 kJ |
| Pulled pork | 3,180 kJ (760 cal, 42.1g protein) | 2,700 kJ (645 cal, 37.6g protein) | 480 kJ |
| Shredded beef brisket | 3,370 kJ (805 cal, 48.5g protein) | 2,900 kJ (693 cal, 44g protein) | 470 kJ |
| Ground beef | 3,470 kJ (829 cal, 36.7g protein) | 2,990 kJ (715 cal, 32.2g protein) | 480 kJ |
| BBQ beef rib | 3,800 kJ (908 cal, 48.8g protein) | 3,330 kJ (796 cal, 44.3g protein) | 470 kJ |
| Sautéed veg with guac | 3,380 kJ (808 cal, 24g protein) | 2,900 kJ (693 cal, 19.5g protein) | 480 kJ |
| Pulled shiitake mushroom | 3,760 kJ (899 cal, 32.3g protein) | 3,290 kJ (786 cal, 27.8g protein) | 470 kJ |
Size changes it more than filling does. With grilled chicken, a mini burrito is 1,900 kJ (454 calories, 26.5g protein) and a California burrito is 4,040 kJ (966 calories).
Zambrero: every size, grilled chicken
Zambrero publishes each range in small, regular and big. These are all with grilled chicken and without sauce, which is how Zambrero lists them. The lightest here is the Small Classic Bowl at 1,320 kJ and the heaviest the Big Cali Burrito at 5,100 kJ.
| Range | Size | Burrito | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | Small | 2,190 kJ (523 cal, 22.7g protein) | 1,320 kJ (316 cal, 17.2g protein) |
| Classic | Regular | 3,250 kJ (776 cal, 35.5g protein) | 2,060 kJ (492 cal, 28g protein) |
| Classic | Big | 3,990 kJ (953 cal, 54.6g protein) | 2,750 kJ (657 cal, 46.7g protein) |
| Signature | Small | 2,890 kJ (691 cal, 30g protein) | 1,850 kJ (442 cal, 22.5g protein) |
| Signature | Regular | 3,930 kJ (940 cal, 43.4g protein) | 2,690 kJ (643 cal, 35.6g protein) |
| Signature | Big | 4,600 kJ (1,100 cal, 62g protein) | 3,370 kJ (805 cal, 54.2g protein) |
| Toasted | Small | 2,520 kJ (603 cal, 26.6g protein) | – |
| Toasted | Regular | 3,630 kJ (867 cal, 39.7g protein) | – |
| Toasted | Big | 4,310 kJ (1,030 cal, 58.3g protein) | – |
| Cali | Small | 2,550 kJ (609 cal, 22.7g protein) | – |
| Cali | Regular | 3,680 kJ (879 cal, 35.3g protein) | – |
| Cali | Big | 5,100 kJ (1,220 cal, 56.1g protein) | – |
Sauce and extras
At Zambrero, sauce is where the hidden kJ are. On a regular burrito or bowl:
| Zambrero sauce | kJ | Cal |
|---|---|---|
| Basilo | 426 | 102 |
| Chipotle | 412 | 98 |
| Garlic | 370 | 89 |
| Verde | 129 | 31 |
| Secret BBQ | 129 | 30 |
| Red Chilli | 118 | 28 |
| Trezigo | 98 | 23 |
At GYG the standard build already includes its salsas. The extras that add up are guacamole (530 kJ for 70 g), mild queso (420 kJ) and corn chips on the side. Brown rice instead of white saves about 60 kJ, which is small. Each item page lists the extras GYG publishes, so you can add them up before you order.
Lighter and higher-protein orders
- Most protein for the kJ: a GYG grilled chicken bowl, 43.8g protein for 2,760 kJ (660 cal).
- Under 2,100 kJ (500 cal) at Zambrero, before sauce: Small Classic Bowl (1,320 kJ, 17.2g protein), Small Signature Bowl (1,850 kJ, 22.5g protein), Classic Bowl (2,060 kJ, 28g protein). Pick Red Chilli, Trezigo, Secret BBQ or Verde over the creamy sauces.
- Smaller at GYG: a mini burrito with grilled chicken, 1,900 kJ with 26.5g protein.
Full menus with every item: Guzman y Gomez, Zambrero, Mad Mex (build-your-own figures by ingredient) and Salsa's Fresh Mex. Want a protein target to aim for? Try the protein calculator.
Questions
How many calories in a GYG burrito?
GYG's Grilled Chicken Burrito is 3,240 kJ (774 calories) with 48.3g protein, mild, before extras. Across the seven fillings a regular burrito runs from 3,180 to 3,800 kJ. A California burrito with grilled chicken is 4,040 kJ (966 calories).
Is a burrito bowl lower in calories than a burrito?
Yes, at both chains. At GYG a bowl is 112 to 115 calories lighter than the burrito with the same filling, mostly because there's no tortilla. At Zambrero the gap is 207 to 297 calories. You give up a little protein too.
How many calories in a Zambrero burrito?
Zambrero's regular Classic Burrito with grilled chicken is 3,250 kJ (776 calories) with 35.5g protein, without sauce. Zambrero lists sauce separately: the creamy ones (Basilo, Chipotle, Garlic) add 370 to 426 kJ on a burrito, the others 98 to 129 kJ.
Which has more protein, GYG or Zambrero?
Like for like, GYG. A regular GYG grilled chicken burrito has 48.3g protein for 774 calories. Zambrero's regular Classic has 35.5g for 776 calories, and you need the Big Classic (54.6g, 953 calories) to get past GYG's regular.
How much does guac add at GYG?
GYG lists a 70 g serve of guacamole at 530 kJ (126 calories), nearly all of it fat (13.2g). Mild queso is 420 kJ (100 calories). Swapping white rice for brown takes off about 60 kJ.
Sources
Guzman y Gomez Nutrition and Allergen Guide (current at 8 October 2026) and Zambrero Nutritional Information (correct as of 14 July 2026), as held in KiloMate's fast-food data (as of October 2026); both checked against the PDFs on 3 November 2026. GYG figures are for mild. Zambrero sauce figures are per serve on a burrito or bowl, from the same PDF. kJ is calories × 4.184, rounded to the nearest 10, so it can differ from the label by a few kJ. Recipes change, so check in store if a number matters to you.
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