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Burrito vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Burrito and Fish sandwich

  • Burrito has more Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily Selenium needs 14% more than Burrito.
  • Fish sandwich contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Burrito. Burrito contains 0.92mg of Vitamin B5, while Fish sandwich contains 0.37mg.
  • Burrito has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 Calcium +40.5%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +132%
Contains more Manganese +51.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.8%
Contains more Selenium +78.2%
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 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +40.5%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +46.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +132%
Contains more Manganese +51.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.8%
Contains more Selenium +78.2%

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 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36%
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Folate +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Protein +58.8%
Contains more Fats +100.2%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Equal in Water - 48.44
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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Carbs +23.3%
Contains more Protein +58.8%
Contains more Fats +100.2%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Equal in Water - 48.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035.6%
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1035.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 25.69g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 6.22g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 32.92g 26.69g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g Burrito
Fiber 1g Fish sandwich
Calcium 52mg 37mg Burrito
Iron 2.08mg 1.5mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg 25mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 301mg 206mg Burrito
Sodium 454mg 602mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg Burrito
Copper 0.174mg 0.075mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.264mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 153IU 87IU Burrito
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.21mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.14mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.37mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.07mg Burrito
Folate 40µg 46µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg Fish 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 0.08g Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito Fish 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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.225g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
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 - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.