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Burrito vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Burrito and Cheeseburger different?

  • Burrito is higher in Vitamin B5, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Cheeseburger is 21% higher.
  • Burrito contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Cheeseburger. While Burrito contains 0.92mg of Vitamin B5, Cheeseburger contains only 0.545mg.
  • Burrito has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
Contains more Calcium +128.8%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Selenium +94.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.6%
Contains more Calcium +128.8%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.8%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Selenium +94.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.293
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 3% 73% 65% 36% 56% 33% 30% 63% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.293

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Protein +154.8%
Contains more Fats +136.7%
Contains more Other +14.1%
6% 6% 33% 53% 2%
Protein: 6.48 g
Fats: 6.22 g
Carbs: 32.92 g
Water: 52.53 g
Other: 1.85 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Carbs +17.4%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Protein +154.8%
Contains more Fats +136.7%
Contains more Other +14.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.9%
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burrito Cheeseburger
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 26.03g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 6.22g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 32.92g 28.03g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g Burrito
Fiber 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 52mg 119mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.08mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 40mg 26mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 161mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 301mg 196mg Burrito
Sodium 454mg 515mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.174mg 0.111mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.316mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg 19.6µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 153IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.545mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 40µg 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.244mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.504mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.343mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.107mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.319mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.172mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 2mg 43mg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.57g Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 6.473g Burrito
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 1.658g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito Cheeseburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Burrito
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.