Burrito vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are burrito and french fries different?
- Burrito is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, iron, and vitamin B1, while french fries are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Burrito covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 21% more than french fries.
- Burrito contains 11 times more selenium than french fries. Burrito contains 10.1µg of selenium, while french fries contain 0.9µg.
- French fries are lower in sodium.
- French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than burrito (37).
Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types were 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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +188.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1022.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +617.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.48 g
Fats:
6.22 g
Carbs:
32.92 g
Water:
52.53 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.551 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +173.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +879.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.551g | 5.398g | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.039mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.372mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 0.9µg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.08mg | 0.81mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Fats | 6.22g | 14.73g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 125mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 210mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.184g | 5.969g | 9% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 579mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.87mg | 3.004mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.4mg | 0.247mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 0.58mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.48g | 3.43g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.124mg | 6% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 312kcal | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.174g | 2.336g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 4.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 32.92g | 41.44g | 3% |
| Folate | 40µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Choline | 26.8mg | 36.8mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 32.92g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.504mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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
28%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.838g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
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.