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Burrito vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between burrito and potato chips

  • Burrito is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B5; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 40% higher.
  • Potato chips have less sodium.
  • Burrito has a lower glycemic index (37) than potato chips (56).

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +27.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +67.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.44mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +2664.7%
Contains more FatsFats +456.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.7%
Contains more OtherOther +94.6%
~equal in Protein ~7g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +350.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2108.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 12.17g 77%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Fats 6.22g 34.6g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.66mg 40%
Saturated fat 3.174g 10.96g 35%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 301mg 1275mg 29%
Histidine 0.172mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 2.184g 9.84g 19%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Sodium 454mg 8mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Phosphorus 45mg 165mg 17%
Calories 206kcal 536kcal 17%
Copper 0.174mg 0.306mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 3.827mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.167mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.402mg 10%
Carbs 32.92g 52.9g 7%
Magnesium 40mg 67mg 6%
Iron 2.08mg 1.63mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.197mg 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.09mg 4%
Selenium 10.1µg 8.1µg 4%
Calcium 52mg 24mg 3%
Choline 26.8mg 37.5mg 2%
Manganese 0.4mg 0.44mg 2%
Protein 6.48g 7g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Folate 40µg 45µg 1%
Net carbs 32.92g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.504mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.343mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.319mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 446mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.