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Burrito vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Burrito and Clam different?

  • Clam has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Burrito.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Clam is 4100% higher.
  • Burrito contains 17 times more Saturated Fat than Clam. While Burrito contains 3.174g of Saturated Fat, Clam contains only 0.188g.

Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
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Clam
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Calcium +76.9%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +651.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains more Zinc +290%
Contains more Copper +295.4%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +533.7%
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 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Calcium +76.9%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +651.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.6%
Contains more Zinc +290%
Contains more Copper +295.4%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +533.7%

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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Clam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19678%
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 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Folate +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19678%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Fats +219%
Contains more Carbs +541.7%
Contains more Protein +294.3%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Other +101.6%
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
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Fats +219%
Contains more Carbs +541.7%
Contains more Protein +294.3%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Other +101.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1169.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1169.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Clam Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 5.13g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 25.55g Clam
Fats 6.22g 1.95g Burrito
Carbs 32.92g 5.13g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 148kcal Burrito
Calcium 52mg 92mg Clam
Iron 2.08mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 301mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 454mg 1202mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.174mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.4mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 10.1µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 153IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0.9mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.15mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.68mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.11mg Burrito
Folate 40µg 29µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.244mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.27mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.504mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.343mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.107mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.319mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.172mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 2mg 67mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 0.172g Burrito
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burrito Clam
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
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.986g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.