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Burrito vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Burrito and Amaranth grain

  • Burrito has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Burrito's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 23% more.
  • Burrito contains 76 times more Sodium than Amaranth grain. Burrito contains 454mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain contains 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +123%
Contains more Copper +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +113.5%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Iron - 2.1
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 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +123%
Contains more Copper +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +83.6%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +113.5%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Iron - 2.1

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 B1 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
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% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +695.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Folate +81.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Fats +293.7%
Contains more Carbs +76.1%
Contains more Other +140.3%
Contains more Water +43.1%
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
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Fats +293.7%
Contains more Carbs +76.1%
Contains more Other +140.3%
Contains more Water +43.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 16.59g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 3.8g Burrito
Fats 6.22g 1.58g Burrito
Carbs 32.92g 18.69g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 102kcal Burrito
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 52mg 47mg Burrito
Iron 2.08mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 40mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 45mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 301mg 135mg Burrito
Sodium 454mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.7mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.174mg 0.149mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 10.1µg 5.5µg Burrito
Vitamin A 153IU Burrito
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 0.9mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.015mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.022mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 0.235mg Burrito
Vitamin B5 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.113mg Burrito
Folate 40µg 22µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 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 Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 3.174g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g Burrito
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g Burrito

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burrito Amaranth grain
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
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.174g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.