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Burrito vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Burrito and McGriddles different?

  • Burrito is richer in Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Iron, while McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • McGriddles covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Burrito.
  • Burrito contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than McGriddles. Burrito contains 0.92mg of Vitamin B5, while McGriddles contain 0.384mg.
  • Burrito is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, burrito, with beans and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES types were used in this article.

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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.
Burrito
Burrito
7
:
3
McGriddles
McGriddles
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Copper +120.3%
Contains more Manganese +102%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +602.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.76
Burrito
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
McGriddles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +107.6%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Copper +120.3%
Contains more Manganese +102%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +602.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.76

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.
Burrito
Burrito
8
:
1
McGriddles
McGriddles
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Equal in Folate - 37
Burrito
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%
McGriddles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Equal in Folate - 37

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burrito
Burrito
2
:
3
McGriddles
McGriddles
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Fats +185.5%
Contains more Other +33.5%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25
Burrito
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
McGriddles
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Fats +185.5%
Contains more Other +33.5%
Equal in Carbs - 31.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burrito
Burrito
1
:
2
McGriddles
McGriddles
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.2%
Burrito
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
McGriddles
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +370.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito McGriddles Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 30.25g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 8.41g McGriddles
Fats 6.22g 17.76g McGriddles
Carbs 32.92g 31.25g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g Burrito
Fiber 1g McGriddles
Calcium 52mg 63mg McGriddles
Iron 2.08mg 1.42mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg 14mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 316mg McGriddles
Potassium 301mg 145mg Burrito
Sodium 454mg 737mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 0.76mg McGriddles
Copper 0.174mg 0.079mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.198mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin A 153IU 0IU Burrito
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.209mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.156mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 3.082mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.384mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.108mg Burrito
Folate 40µg 37µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.27µg 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 24mg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.956g Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 5.435g Burrito
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 2.591g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito McGriddles
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
21%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.261g)
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 ($)
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.

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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.