McDonald's Big Mac vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Burrito?
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, yet Burrito is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
- McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 16% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 18 times more Cholesterol than Burrito. While McDonald's Big Mac has 36mg of Cholesterol, Burrito has only 2mg.
We used McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fast foods, burrito, with beans types 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.
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Calcium
+123.1%
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Phosphorus
+171.1%
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Zinc
+172.9%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+66.3%
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Copper
+77.6%
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Manganese
+94.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.08
Equal in Sodium - 454
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Calcium
+123.1%
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Phosphorus
+171.1%
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Zinc
+172.9%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Potassium
+66.3%
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Copper
+77.6%
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Manganese
+94.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.08
Equal in Sodium - 454
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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Vitamin A
+22.9%
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Vitamin B3
+81%
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Folate
+15%
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Vitamin B12
+76%
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Vitamin C
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+64.8%
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Vitamin B2
+34%
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Vitamin A
+22.9%
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Vitamin B3
+81%
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Folate
+15%
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Vitamin B12
+76%
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Vitamin C
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+64.8%
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Vitamin B2
+34%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+82.4%
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Fats
+140.5%
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Carbs
+63.9%
Equal in Water - 52.53
Equal in Other - 1.85
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
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1.84 g
Protein:
6.48 g
Fats:
6.22 g
Carbs:
32.92 g
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52.53 g
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1.85 g
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Protein
+82.4%
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Fats
+140.5%
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Carbs
+63.9%
Equal in Water - 52.53
Equal in Other - 1.85
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.1%
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Saturated Fat
-16.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+80.1%
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.551 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.1%
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Saturated Fat
-16.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+80.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 32.92g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 6.48g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 6.22g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 32.92g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 206kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 52mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 2.08mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 40mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 301mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 454mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.174mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.4mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 153IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 1.87mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.079mg |
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| Threonine | 0.244mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.27mg |
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| Leucine | 0.504mg |
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| Lysine | 0.343mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg |
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| Valine | 0.319mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 2mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 3.174g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 2.184g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.551g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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