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Burrito vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Burrito and Hamburger

  • Burrito is richer in Vitamin B5, Copper, and Manganese, while Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than Burrito.
  • Burrito has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Hamburger. Burrito has 0.92mg of Vitamin B5, while Hamburger has 0.31mg.
  • Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +310%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.2%
~equal in Sodium ~414mg

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% 9.2% 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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +188%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.6%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.6%
Contains more FatsFats +130.9%
~equal in Other ~1.79g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +151.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Hamburger Opinion
Calories 206kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Protein 6.48g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 6.22g 14.36g Hamburger
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Burrito
Net carbs 32.92g 23.2g Burrito
Carbs 32.92g 24.1g Burrito
Cholesterol 2mg 47mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg 20mg Burrito
Calcium 52mg 102mg Hamburger
Potassium 301mg 226mg Burrito
Iron 2.08mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Burrito
Fiber 0.9g Hamburger
Copper 0.174mg 0.091mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 45mg 136mg Hamburger
Sodium 454mg 414mg Hamburger
Vitamin A 153IU 0IU Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.217mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.217mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.25mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.31mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Folate 40µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Burrito
Choline 26.8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 5.096g Burrito
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 0.38g Burrito
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.244mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.504mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.343mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.107mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.319mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.172mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito Hamburger
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
29%
Burrito
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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.