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Burrito vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between burrito and mcChicken Sandwich

  • Burrito has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, mcChicken Sandwich is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B3.
  • McChicken Sandwich covers your daily phosphorus needs 13% more than burrito.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 3 times less vitamin B12 than burrito. Burrito contains 0.5µg of vitamin B12, while mcChicken Sandwich contains 0.19µg.
  • McChicken Sandwich has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of mcChicken Sandwich is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.

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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% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74%
Contains more IronIron +19.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +163.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61%
Contains more FatsFats +112.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.2%

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
20% 38% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +800.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito McChicken Sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 4.964g 29%
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 18%
Selenium 10.1µg 18%
Phosphorus 45mg 139mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 3.942mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.19µg 13%
Fats 6.22g 13.21g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 11%
Folate 40µg 10%
Copper 0.174mg 0.082mg 10%
Protein 6.48g 10.43g 8%
Cholesterol 2mg 27mg 8%
Sodium 454mg 624mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.212mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.184g 4.401g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.2mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Magnesium 40mg 20mg 5%
Choline 26.8mg 5%
Iron 2.08mg 1.74mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.174g 2.346g 4%
Potassium 301mg 173mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 88mg 4%
Calories 206kcal 273kcal 3%
Manganese 0.4mg 0.358mg 2%
Fructose 1.93g 2%
Carbs 32.92g 27.97g 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.63mg 1%
Net carbs 32.92g 26.67g N/A
Sugar 3.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.079g 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 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito McChicken Sandwich
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
35%
McChicken Sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.828g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.