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Burrito vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Burrito and Tikka Masala

  • Tikka Masala contains less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Burrito.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Burrito is 14% higher.
  • Tikka Masala has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Burrito. Burrito has 0.14mg of Vitamin B6, while Tikka Masala has 0.04mg.
  • Tikka Masala is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared.

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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 +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Calcium +86.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%
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 30% 53% 0% 33% 21% 33% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Calcium +86.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -45.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 24% 47% 0% 10% 19% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Other +191.9%
Equal in Fats - 5.9
Equal in Water - 49
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% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Protein +57.4%
Contains more Other +191.9%
Equal in Fats - 5.9
Equal in Water - 49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Tikka Masala Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 23.5g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 10.2g Tikka Masala
Fats 6.22g 5.9g Burrito
Carbs 32.92g 29.5g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 191kcal Burrito
Sugar 4g Burrito
Fiber 6g Tikka Masala
Calcium 52mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Iron 2.08mg 1.4mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 77mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 301mg 236mg Burrito
Sodium 454mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Zinc 0.7mg 0.5mg Burrito
Copper 0.174mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin A 153IU 0IU Burrito
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.2mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.1mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 2.5mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B5 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.04mg Burrito
Folate 40µg 25µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.2µg Burrito
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 8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 1.5g Burrito
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 1g Tikka Masala

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burrito Tikka Masala
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
14%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.