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Burrito vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Burrito and Chicken sandwich

  • Burrito has more Vitamin B12, Copper, and Manganese, however, Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 37% more.
  • Burrito contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. Burrito contains 0.5µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken sandwich contains 0.13µg.
  • Burrito contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +82.6%
Contains more Calcium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +97%
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 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +159.7%
Contains more Manganese +82.6%
Contains more Calcium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +97%

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 A +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +17.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
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 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +17.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Protein +151.2%
Contains more Fats +79.9%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Equal in Water - 48.94
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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Protein +151.2%
Contains more Fats +79.9%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Equal in Water - 48.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476.6%
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +476.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 19.49g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 6.22g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 32.92g 20.89g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Burrito
Fiber 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 52mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 2.08mg 1.77mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg 24mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 301mg 245mg Burrito
Sodium 454mg 753mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 0.61mg Burrito
Copper 0.174mg 0.067mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.219mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 153IU 32IU Burrito
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.8mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.23mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 40µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.13µg Burrito
Vitamin K 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.079mg Burrito
Threonine 0.244mg Burrito
Isoleucine 0.27mg Burrito
Leucine 0.504mg Burrito
Lysine 0.343mg Burrito
Methionine 0.107mg Burrito
Phenylalanine 0.351mg Burrito
Valine 0.319mg Burrito
Histidine 0.172mg Burrito
Cholesterol 2mg 35mg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.03g Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burrito Chicken sandwich
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.051g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.