Burrito vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between burrito and biscuits?
- Burrito is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, copper, and vitamin B6, yet biscuits are richer in calcium, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Biscuits' daily need coverage for calcium is 18% higher.
- Burrito has 6 times more vitamin B12 than biscuits. Burrito has 0.5µg of vitamin B12, while biscuits have 0.08µg.
- Burrito contains less saturated fat.
We used Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +351.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +264.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +222.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +525% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +162.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +217.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +655.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.551g | 4.163g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0.08µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 235mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 19.5µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 164mg | 17% |
| Fats | 6.22g | 16.3g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 0.285mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.184g | 6.93g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.082mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.08mg | 2.9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 353kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.87mg | 2.949mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.356mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Choline | 26.8mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 454mg | 580mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.174g | 4.324g | 5% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 121mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 18mg | 5% |
| Folate | 40µg | 61µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 32.92g | 44.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.48g | 7g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.4mg | 0.378mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 32.92g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.079mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.504mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.343mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.319mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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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