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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 for 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.
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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.6%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +651.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19678%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Clam
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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 FatsFats +219%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +541.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +294.3%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +101.6%

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
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1169.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.552g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 98.89µg 4100%
Selenium 10.1µg 64µg 98%
Copper 0.174mg 0.688mg 57%
Phosphorus 45mg 338mg 42%
Protein 6.48g 25.55g 38%
Sodium 454mg 1202mg 33%
Manganese 0.4mg 1mg 26%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 22.1mg 24%
Cholesterol 2mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 171µg 19%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.73mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.174g 0.188g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.15mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.426mg 11%
Potassium 301mg 628mg 10%
Iron 2.08mg 2.81mg 9%
Carbs 32.92g 5.13g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 3.354mg 9%
Fats 6.22g 1.95g 7%
Choline 26.8mg 5%
Magnesium 40mg 18mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.184g 0.172g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.68mg 5%
Calcium 52mg 92mg 4%
Calories 206kcal 148kcal 3%
Folate 40µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.11mg 2%
Net carbs 32.92g 5.13g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 0.552g 0%
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.504mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.343mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.319mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito Clam
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
983%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 748mg)
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.