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Burrito vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between burrito and cornmeal

  • Burrito has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, copper, and manganese; however, cornmeal is richer in folate, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Cornmeal's daily need coverage for folate is 42% more.
  • Cornmeal contains less sodium.
  • Cornmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cornmeal is 68, while the glycemic index of burrito is 37.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +112%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.9%
Contains more IronIron +109.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.66mg
~equal in Selenium ~10.5µg

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +422.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +255.4%
Contains more WaterWater +369.9%
Contains more OtherOther +262.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.3%
~equal in Protein ~7.11g

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
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +460%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Cornmeal DV% diff.
Folate 40µg 209µg 42%
Starch 73.3g 30%
Iron 2.08mg 4.36mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.551mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0µg 21%
Sodium 454mg 7mg 19%
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 4.968mg 19%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Carbs 32.92g 79.45g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.24mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.174g 0.22g 13%
Copper 0.174mg 0.076mg 11%
Manganese 0.4mg 0.174mg 10%
Phosphorus 45mg 99mg 8%
Calories 206kcal 370kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.382mg 8%
Fats 6.22g 1.75g 7%
Potassium 301mg 142mg 5%
Calcium 52mg 3mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.184g 0.39g 4%
Choline 26.8mg 8.6mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.182mg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 32mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 0.828g 2%
Selenium 10.1µg 10.5µg 1%
Protein 6.48g 7.11g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 32.92g 75.55g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.66mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.038mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.504mg 1.006mg 0%
Lysine 0.343mg 0.105mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.162mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.366mg 0%
Valine 0.319mg 0.337mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.172mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito Cornmeal
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
42%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.954g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.