Burrito vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between burrito and ground beef
- Burrito has more vitamin B1 and manganese; however, ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Ground beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than burrito.
- Ground beef contains 44 times less manganese than burrito. Burrito contains 0.4mg of manganese, while ground beef contains 0.009mg.
- Ground beef has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of burrito is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +135.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +120.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4344.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +734.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.1% |
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 | +468.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +471.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +398% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +173.1% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +147.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +29.2% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +235.3% |
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 2.49µg | 83% |
Zinc | 0.7mg | 5.84mg | 47% |
Protein | 6.48g | 23.87g | 35% |
Cholesterol | 2mg | 88mg | 29% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.051mg | 20% |
Phosphorus | 45mg | 166mg | 17% |
Manganese | 0.4mg | 0.009mg | 17% |
Sodium | 454mg | 73mg | 17% |
Selenium | 10.1µg | 19.1µg | 16% |
Fats | 6.22g | 15.37g | 14% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.184g | 7.322g | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.311mg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.87mg | 4.026mg | 13% |
Saturated fat | 3.174g | 6.073g | 13% |
Copper | 0.174mg | 0.079mg | 11% |
Carbs | 32.92g | 0g | 11% |
Folate | 40µg | 7µg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 0.512mg | 8% |
Choline | 26.8mg | 73.2mg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.171mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 17mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
Calories | 206kcal | 241kcal | 2% |
Iron | 2.08mg | 2.27mg | 2% |
Potassium | 301mg | 241mg | 2% |
Calcium | 52mg | 33mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.551g | 0.408g | 1% |
Net carbs | 32.92g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.079mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.504mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.343mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.319mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%

46%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.899g)
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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