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Burrito vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between burrito and fish sandwiches

  • Burrito has more vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1; however, fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 14% more than burrito.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 2 times less vitamin B5 than burrito. Burrito contains 0.92mg of vitamin B5, while fish sandwiches contain 0.37mg.
  • Burrito has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.1%
Contains more IronIron +38.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +132%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.2%

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% 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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36%
Contains more FolateFolate +15%
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.8%
Contains more FatsFats +100.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1035.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 6.257g 38%
Selenium 10.1µg 18µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.37mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Cholesterol 2mg 35mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.14mg 11%
Copper 0.174mg 0.075mg 11%
Phosphorus 45mg 116mg 10%
Fats 6.22g 12.45g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.68µg 8%
Protein 6.48g 10.29g 8%
Iron 2.08mg 1.5mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.21mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.174g 1.949g 6%
Manganese 0.4mg 0.264mg 6%
Sodium 454mg 602mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.07mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Magnesium 40mg 25mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calories 206kcal 257kcal 3%
Potassium 301mg 206mg 3%
Folate 40µg 46µg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 2.15mg 2%
Calcium 52mg 37mg 2%
Carbs 32.92g 26.69g 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.8mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.184g 2.595g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Net carbs 32.92g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Choline 26.8mg 28.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.225g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.