Burrito vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between burrito and quinoa?
- Burrito is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron, yet quinoa is higher in phosphorus and manganese.
- Burrito's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 21% more.
- Burrito has 65 times more sodium than quinoa. While burrito has 454mg of sodium, quinoa has only 7mg.
- The glycemic index of burrito is lower.
We used Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Quinoa, cooked types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +237.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +171% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +353.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +224% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +313.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 7mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 152mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.107mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.11mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.174g | 0.231g | 13% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 2.8µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.4mg | 0.631mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.87mg | 0.412mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.08mg | 1.49mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Fats | 6.22g | 1.92g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 64mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.184g | 0.528g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.551g | 1.078g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.48g | 4.4g | 4% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 120kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 32.92g | 21.3g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.192mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 40µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Choline | 26.8mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 32.92g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.079mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.504mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.343mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.319mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.943g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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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