Burrito vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Burrito and McDonald's Quarter Pounder
- Burrito has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Copper, however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Quarter Pounder is 33% higher.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 2 times less Manganese than Burrito. Burrito has 0.4mg of Manganese, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 0.199mg.
- Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.
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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 | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +61.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +284.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +173.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +156% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.7% |
~equal in
Water
~50.37g
~equal in
Other
~1.81g
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
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +92.4% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 244kcal |
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| Protein | 6.48g | 14.1g |
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| Fats | 6.22g | 11.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.9mg | |
| Net carbs | 32.92g | 20.57g |
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| Carbs | 32.92g | 22.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 39mg |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 84mg |
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| Potassium | 301mg | 227mg |
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| Iron | 2.08mg | 2.41mg |
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| Sugar | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 124mg |
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| Sodium | 454mg | 427mg |
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| Vitamin A | 153IU | 56IU |
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| Manganese | 0.4mg | 0.199mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.87mg | 4.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 1.28µg |
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| Folate | 40µg | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g |
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| Choline | 26.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.174g | 4.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.184g | 4.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.551g | 0.283g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.079mg |
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| Threonine | 0.244mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.27mg |
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| Leucine | 0.504mg |
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| Lysine | 0.343mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg |
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| Valine | 0.319mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg |
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| Fructose | 2.2g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
29%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.834g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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