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Burrito vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Burrito and Mars

  • Burrito has more Iron than Mars.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% more.
  • Burrito contains 3 times more Sodium than Mars. Burrito contains 454mg of Sodium, while Mars contains 136mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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.
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Mars
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +141.9%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains less Sodium -70%

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.
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 3% 73% 65% 36% 56% 33% 30% 63% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Water +2990%
Contains more Fats +210.6%
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Other +24.3%
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
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +51.4%
Contains more Water +2990%
Contains more Fats +210.6%
Contains more Carbs +119.9%
Contains more Other +24.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Mars Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 70.4g Mars
Protein 6.48g 4.28g Burrito
Fats 6.22g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 32.92g 72.4g Mars
Calories 206kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Burrito
Fiber 2g Mars
Calcium 52mg 90mg Mars
Iron 2.08mg 0.86mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg Burrito
Potassium 301mg Burrito
Sodium 454mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 0.7mg Burrito
Copper 0.174mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin A 153IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg Burrito
Vitamin B5 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Burrito
Folate 40µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg Burrito
Tryptophan 0.079mg Burrito
Threonine 0.244mg Burrito
Isoleucine 0.27mg Burrito
Leucine 0.504mg Burrito
Lysine 0.343mg Burrito
Methionine 0.107mg Burrito
Phenylalanine 0.351mg Burrito
Valine 0.319mg Burrito
Histidine 0.172mg Burrito
Cholesterol 2mg 12mg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.131g Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 11.651g Burrito
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g Burrito
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g Burrito

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burrito Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Burrito
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.477g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.