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Nachos vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nachos and Burrito different?

  • Nachos are richer in Phosphorus, while Burrito is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Nachos covers your daily need of Phosphorus 22% more than Burrito.

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, burrito, with beans types were used 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.
Nachos
6
:
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Iron +177.3%
Contains more Copper +171.9%
Contains more Manganese +113.9%
Contains more Selenium +17.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 40
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -31.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Iron +177.3%
Contains more Copper +171.9%
Contains more Manganese +113.9%
Contains more Selenium +17.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 40

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.
Nachos
5
:
Contains more Vitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +614.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +614.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
:
Contains more Fats +245.7%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +40.5%
Equal in Carbs - 32.92
Equal in Other - 1.85
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 Fats +245.7%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +40.5%
Equal in Carbs - 32.92
Equal in Other - 1.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +814.7%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +541.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +814.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Burrito Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 32.92g Burrito
Protein 4.32g 6.48g Burrito
Fats 21.5g 6.22g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 32.92g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 206kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g Burrito
Fiber 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 52mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 2.08mg Burrito
Magnesium 42mg 40mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 45mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 301mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 454mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.7mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.174mg Burrito
Manganese 0.187mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 8.6µg 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin A 21IU 153IU Burrito
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.87mg Burrito
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.14mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 40µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.5µg Burrito
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.079mg Burrito
Threonine 0.156mg 0.244mg Burrito
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.27mg Burrito
Leucine 0.521mg 0.504mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg 0.343mg Burrito
Methionine 0.094mg 0.107mg Burrito
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.351mg Burrito
Valine 0.25mg 0.319mg Burrito
Histidine 0.135mg 0.172mg Burrito
Cholesterol 3mg 2mg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.058g Burrito
Saturated Fat 2.173g 3.174g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 2.184g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.551g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
30%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.