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Qdoba Mexican Eats vs Moe's Southwest Grill: which is better for your macros?
The top protein play at Qdoba Mexican Eats is the Double Protein Bowl - Steak (52g protein, 1040 cal); Moe's Southwest Grill answers with the Moe Meat Moe Cheese Burrito Bowl (65g, 890 cal). Below, all 30 meals we track at both chains go head-to-head on protein, calories, low-carb and vegetarian options — from each brand's official nutrition data, not AI guesses — with a verdict for cutting, bulking and keto.
The tale of the tape
Qdoba Mexican Eats vs Moe's Southwest Grill, by the numbers
| Head-to-head | Qdoba Mexican Eats | Moe's Southwest Grill |
|---|---|---|
| Highest-protein meal | 52g Double Protein Bowl - Steak | 65g Moe Meat Moe Cheese Burrito Bowl |
| Leanest meal | 370 cal Keto Bowl - Brisket Birria | 289 cal Double Fish Tacos on Corn with Roasted Peppers & Diet Coke |
| Avg protein per meal | 33g | 40g |
| Avg calories per meal | 550 cal | 625 cal |
| Meals at 425 cal or less | 3 | 2 |
| Low-carb / keto meals | 4 | 4 |
| Vegetarian meals | 3 | 2 |
| Meals tracked | 14 | 16 |
✓ marks the stronger number for that row (more protein, fewer calories, or more options). Computed from the 30 meals we track — not the chains' full menus.
Top 5, ranked by protein
The highest-protein meals, side by side
🌯 Qdoba Mexican Eats
| # | Meal | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Protein Bowl - Steak Double grilled marinated steak, cilantro lime rice, black beans, fajita vegetables, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa verde, shredded lettuce | 52g | 1040 |
| 2 | Double Protein Bowl - Chicken Double grilled adobo chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, fajita vegetables, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa verde, shredded lettuce | 51g | 700 |
| 3 | Chicken Protein Bowl Grilled adobo chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, fajita vegetables, guacamole, pico de gallo, salsa verde, shredded lettuce | 44g | 610 |
| 4 | Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Bowl Cholula-marinated grilled chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, fajita vegetables, shredded cheese, Cholula hot and sweet sauce, pico de gallo — standard menu build | 35g | 590 |
| 5 | Keto Bowl - Chicken Grilled adobo chicken, fajita vegetables, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa verde, shredded lettuce — no rice or beans | 33g | 400 |
🌯 Moe's Southwest Grill
| # | Meal | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moe Meat Moe Cheese Burrito Bowl Double white meat chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, Oaxaca cheese, Moe's Famous Queso add-on, pico de gallo | 65g | 890 |
| 2 | Steak Burrito Bowl Double hand-cut steak, seasoned rice, black beans, shredded lettuce, cilantro, shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo | 64g | 920 |
| 3 | Stack Wrap with White Meat Chicken White meat chicken, 8-inch flour tortilla, two crispy corn shells, black beans, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, Moe's Famous Queso | 55g | 852 |
| 4 | Steak & Chicken Keto Bowl & Diet Coke Hand-cut steak + adobo chicken over chopped romaine with grilled onions, grilled peppers, pico de gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese — no rice, no beans — plus a Diet Coke | 45g | 501 |
| 5 | Earmuffs Burrito Bowl Chicken, rice, black beans, shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo | 45g | 684 |
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The verdict
Which is better for your goal?
Cutting
Moe's Southwest Grill takes it. Its leanest high-protein pick, the Close Talker Salad with Chicken, packs 42g of protein into 462 calories — 9.1g per 100 cal, ahead of Qdoba Mexican Eats' best (Keto Bowl - Chicken, 33g for 400 cal, 8.3g per 100 cal). Moe's Southwest Grill lists 2 meals at 425 calories or less; Qdoba Mexican Eats has 3.
Bulking
Moe's Southwest Grill wins on raw protein. The Moe Meat Moe Cheese Burrito Bowl tops out at 65g (890 cal), beating Qdoba Mexican Eats' biggest hitter, the Double Protein Bowl - Steak, at 52g. For repeat trips, Moe's Southwest Grill has 11 meals with 30g+ protein vs 8 at Qdoba Mexican Eats.
Keto
Even on options: both chains have 4 low-carb meals. Head-to-head on the best pick, Qdoba Mexican Eats' Keto Bowl - Chicken brings 33g protein at 11g carbs, while Moe's Southwest Grill's Steak & Chicken Keto Bowl & Diet Coke brings 45g at 25g carbs.
How we score it: cutting = most protein per calorie (25g protein floor) · bulking = highest absolute protein · keto = low-carb meals (20g carbs or less, or flagged low-carb in the official data). General nutrition info, not medical advice.
Dig deeper: full Qdoba Mexican Eats menu → · full Moe's Southwest Grill menu → · all chains ranked →
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