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Chicken sandwich vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken sandwich and Burrito

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Burrito is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 37% more.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 18 times more Cholesterol than Burrito. Chicken sandwich contains 35mg of Cholesterol, while Burrito contains 2mg.

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

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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 +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +97%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Contains more Calcium +11.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.1%
Contains more Selenium +97%
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%

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 B3 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.28
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.6%
Contains more Folate +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +151.2%
Contains more Fats +79.9%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Equal in Water - 52.53
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
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
Contains more Protein +151.2%
Contains more Fats +79.9%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Equal in Water - 52.53

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%
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 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.
Chicken sandwich Burrito
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 Chicken sandwich Burrito Opinion
Net carbs 19.49g 32.92g Burrito
Protein 16.28g 6.48g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 6.22g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 20.89g 32.92g Burrito
Calories 250kcal 206kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 3.64g Burrito
Fiber 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 58mg 52mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 2.08mg Burrito
Magnesium 24mg 40mg Burrito
Phosphorus 185mg 45mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 245mg 301mg Burrito
Sodium 753mg 454mg Burrito
Zinc 0.61mg 0.7mg Burrito
Copper 0.067mg 0.174mg Burrito
Manganese 0.219mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 19.9µg 10.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 32IU 153IU 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 0.8mg 0.9mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.28mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 1.87mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.92mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.14mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 40µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.5µg 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 35mg 2mg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.03g Burrito
Saturated Fat 2.123g 3.174g 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 4.481g 2.184g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.551g 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
Chicken sandwich Burrito
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
47%
Chicken sandwich
30%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
41%
Burrito

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. 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.