Burrito vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are burrito and cheese different?
- Burrito is higher in iron and vitamin B1; however, cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 78% higher.
- Burrito contains 15 times more iron than cheese. While burrito contains 2.08mg of iron, cheese contains only 0.14mg.
- Burrito has less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than burrito (37).
Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Cheese, cheddar are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +296.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1385.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +480% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1381.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1265.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +420% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +911.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +182.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3069.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +965.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +435.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +323.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.174g | 18.867g | 71% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 710mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 455mg | 59% |
| Fats | 6.22g | 33.31g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 37% | |
| Protein | 6.48g | 22.87g | 33% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 28.5µg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 99mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 3.64mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 1.1µg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.08mg | 0.14mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.029mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.184g | 9.246g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.4mg | 0.027mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.03mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.428mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.87mg | 0.059mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 0.41mg | 10% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 404kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 32.92g | 3.09g | 10% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 653mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.551g | 1.421g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Folate | 40µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Choline | 26.8mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 32.92g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.079mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.504mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.343mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.319mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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