PortionVerityThere is no single fixed calorie value for every QDOBA chicken bowl. One order may contain rice and beans, while another adds queso, guacamole, cheese or extra protein. QDOBA's ingredient nutrition guide is useful because it lets us describe an order one standard portion at a time.
A documented starting combination
Add cilantro lime rice (4 oz), black beans (4 oz), grilled adobo chicken (3.5 oz), fajita vegetables (2 oz) and pico de gallo (1 oz). Using QDOBA's November 3, 2026 edition, this totals 565 calories, 32 g protein, 68 g carbohydrates, and 1345 mg sodium. That is a reconstructed bowl, not an officially named signature item.
| Ingredient | Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, cilantro rice, black beans, fajitas, pico | Grilled adobo chicken, Cilantro lime rice, Black beans, Fajita veggies, Pico de gallo | 565 | 32 g | 68 g | 1345 mg |
| Same bowl, no rice | Grilled adobo chicken, Black beans, Fajita veggies, Pico de gallo | 375 | 29 g | 30 g | 955 mg |
| Same base bowl plus guacamole | Grilled adobo chicken, Cilantro lime rice, Black beans, Fajita veggies, Pico de gallo, Hand-crafted guacamole | 645 | 33 g | 73 g | 1535 mg |
| Same base bowl plus queso | Grilled adobo chicken, Cilantro lime rice, Black beans, Fajita veggies, Pico de gallo, Three cheese queso | 645 | 35 g | 71 g | 1685 mg |
What contributes most?
The printed grilled adobo chicken entry contributes 190 calories and 19 g protein. Black beans add 140 calories and 9 g protein. Rice adds 190 calories and 3 g protein. This breakdown makes it easier to understand why the same restaurant can sell bowls with very different nutritional totals.
Don't ignore sodium
The printed rice, beans and chicken together contribute 1,160 mg sodium before vegetables and pico. Sauces and cheese can increase the number further. A lower-calorie customization does not necessarily have low sodium: removing 190-calorie rice also removes 390 mg sodium in this particular guide, but the other ingredients still count.
How should you use this page?
First identify the exact order you want, including toppings. Use the QDOBA calculator to reconstruct it, then read the full nutrition summary. If a seasonal item is missing, don't substitute an unrelated ingredient and pretend the result is exact—check the restaurant's latest materials.
Source: QDOBA's official November 2026 guide. Actual serving sizes may differ.
Source edition: QDOBA official November 3, 2026 guide. Published standard serving estimates; values can change. Information only, not medical or allergy-safety guidance.