Nutrition Breakdown

Ruthie's Calories — Lowest to Highest

Browse calorie values for Ruthie's menu items, with official nutrition where available and estimated calories for uncovered items. Updated August 2026.

Coverage

100%

Average Calories

345 kcal

Lowest Item

17 kcal

Highest Item

640 kcal

164 / 164 items resolved USDA database: 30 Estimated: 134

Lowest Calorie Items at Ruthie's

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# Item Category Source Calories
1 Side of Pico de Gallo (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 17 kcal
2 Side of Lettuce (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 20 kcal
3 Side of Rice (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 20 kcal
4 Side of Tomato (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 20 kcal
5 Coffee (Pickup Only) beverages (pickup only) Estimated 40 kcal
6 Side of Refried Beans (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 90 kcal
7 Side of Chile con Queso (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 125 kcal
8 Iced Tea (Pickup Only) beverages (pickup only) Estimated 135 kcal
9 Side of Guacamole (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 155 kcal
10 Chalupa with Ranchera Chicken (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 165 kcal
11 Mixed Grilled Platter (Pickup Only) ruthie's gourmet (pickup only) Estimated 170 kcal
12 Big Tamal (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 174 kcal
13 Ranchera Chicken Enchilada sides (pickup only) USDA 178 kcal
14 Beef Fajita Salad (Pickup Only) salads and ceviche (pick up only) Estimated 180 kcal
15 Mixed Fajita Salad (Pickup Only) salads and ceviche (pick up only) Estimated 180 kcal
16 Seasoned Ground Beef Salad (Pickup Only) salads and ceviche (pick up only) Estimated 180 kcal
17 Soda (Pickup Only) beverages (pickup only) Estimated 180 kcal
18 Chalupa with Fajita Meat (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 185 kcal
19 California Enchilada (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 191 kcal
20 Fajita Enchilada (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 191 kcal
21 Ground Beef Enchilada (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 191 kcal
22 Soup and Salad (Pickup Only) soups and chili (pickup only) Estimated 200 kcal
23 Soft Taco (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 206 kcal
24 Soft Taco Plate (Pickup Only) chalupas and tacos (pickup only) USDA 206 kcal
25 Side of Sour Cream (Pickup Only) sides (pickup only) USDA 208 kcal
26 Crispy Taco Plate (Pickup Only) chalupas and tacos (pickup only) USDA 218 kcal
27 Charro Bean Soup (Pickup Only) soups and chili (pickup only) Estimated 220 kcal
28 Cup of Charros Soup (Pickup Only) soups and chili (pickup only) Estimated 220 kcal
29 Cup of Tortilla Soup (Pickup Only) soups and chili (pickup only) Estimated 220 kcal
30 Tortilla Soup (Pickup Only) soups and chili (pickup only) Estimated 220 kcal
Nutrition sync is temporarily paused Missing official items: 134

Highest Calorie Items

Top calorie-dense picks based on current nutrition data

Beef Fajita Burrito (Pickup Only)

burritos, flautas, and chimichangas (pickup only) 640 kcal

Burrito Picadillo (Pickup Only)

burritos, flautas, and chimichangas (pickup only) 640 kcal

Burrito Ranchero (Pickup Only)

burritos, flautas, and chimichangas (pickup only) 640 kcal

Meatless Burrito (Pickup Only)

burritos, flautas, and chimichangas (pickup only) 640 kcal

Side of Mexican Slaw (Pickup Only)

sides (pickup only) 556 kcal

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How Estimated Calories Are Calculated

When official nutrition is unavailable, calorie values are estimated using menu-item keywords and then adjusted by portion size. These values are directional for comparison, not medical nutrition advice.

  • Base estimate: item-name tokens (for example burger, fries, salad, pizza, shake) map to baseline calorie ranges.
  • Portion weighting: ounce and gram values adjust the estimate (about 8 oz = 1.0x, about 230 g = 1.0x), then the value is capped within a safe range.
  • Size modifiers: small/kids items apply a lower multiplier, while large/xl/family/double items apply a higher multiplier.
  • Final output: estimates are rounded to whole calories and shown as Estimated in the source column.

Ruthie's Calories — Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about calorie values, estimates, and nutrition coverage.

How many Ruthie's items have calorie data?
Ruthie's currently has calorie values for 164 of 164 menu items (100% coverage). We first use official nutrition sources when available, then apply estimation fallback for unresolved items.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Ruthie's?
The lightest item currently tracked is Side of Pico de Gallo (Pickup Only) at approximately 17 kcal. Use the ranked table to find other low-calorie meal choices.

Are Ruthie's calorie values official or estimated?
This page uses a hybrid model: 30 items use USDA database estimates, while 134 items are algorithmic estimates. Both are directional for comparison, not medical guidance.

Where can I compare calories and prices together?
Use the Ruthie's full menu prices page for price-focused browsing and the cheapest menu items page for budget picks. This calories page is built for nutrition-first filtering.

How to Use This Calories Page

Use this page to compare low-calorie and high-calorie items quickly before ordering. Official values are used where available, and estimated values fill the coverage gap for broad menu discovery.

Estimated values are directional and may vary by location, preparation style, and serving size. For strict dietary planning, cross-check with the official restaurant nutrition statement when available.