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Burrito vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Burrito and Potato wedges

  • Burrito is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, while Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Burrito covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 21% more than Potato wedges.
  • Burrito has 9 times more Sodium than Potato wedges. Burrito has 454mg of Sodium, while Potato wedges have 49mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.7%
Contains more IronIron +197.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%

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% 9.2% 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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +140%
Contains more FatsFats +182.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +42.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30%

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
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +440.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.7%

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 wedges
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Potato wedges Opinion
Calories 206kcal 123kcal Burrito
Protein 6.48g 2.7g Burrito
Fats 6.22g 2.2g Burrito
Vitamin C 0.9mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 32.92g 23.5g Burrito
Carbs 32.92g 25.5g Burrito
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 40mg 19mg Burrito
Calcium 52mg 15mg Burrito
Potassium 301mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 2.08mg 0.7mg Burrito
Sugar 0.3g Burrito
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Copper 0.174mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 0.37mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 87mg Potato wedges
Sodium 454mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 153IU 0IU Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.1mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.04mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 1.54mg Burrito
Vitamin B5 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0µg Burrito
Folate 40µg Burrito
Choline 26.8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 1.451g Burrito
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 0.102g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burrito Potato wedges
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
29%
Burrito
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 405mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.