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Burrito vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between burrito and Burger King Whopper

  • Burrito has more copper, vitamin B5, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, Burger King Whopper is richer in iron, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for iron is 29% more.
  • Burrito contains 13 times more copper than Burger King Whopper. Burrito contains 0.174mg of copper, while Burger King Whopper contains 0.013mg.
  • Burrito contains less cholesterol.
  • Burger King Whopper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Burger King Whopper is 61, while the glycemic index of burrito is 37.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 16% 27% 78% 58% 19% 19% 59% 52% 55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1238.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +110.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +304.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 0% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +431.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.5%
Contains more OtherOther +28.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.7%
Contains more FatsFats +106.4%
~equal in Water ~56.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 37% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.551 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +515.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Burger King Whopper DV% diff.
Iron 2.08mg 4.37mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 21%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.83mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 3.389g 19%
Copper 0.174mg 0.013mg 18%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 16%
Selenium 10.1µg 18.2µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.173mg 15%
Manganese 0.4mg 0.18mg 10%
Fats 6.22g 12.84g 10%
Cholesterol 2mg 30mg 9%
Protein 6.48g 10.74g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.175mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.215mg 6%
Sodium 454mg 313mg 6%
Phosphorus 45mg 90mg 6%
Starch 13.53g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.184g 4.685g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 2.873mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 18mg 5%
Choline 26.8mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.174g 4.25g 5%
Carbs 32.92g 18.55g 5%
Potassium 301mg 169mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.091mg 4%
Folate 40µg 47µg 2%
Fructose 1.73g 2%
Calories 206kcal 233kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 39mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 32.92g 16.75g N/A
Sugar 4.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.507g N/A
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.504mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.343mg 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.319mg 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burrito Burger King Whopper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Burrito
21%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
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. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.