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Burrito vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are burrito and squid different?

  • Burrito is higher in vitamin B1; however, squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 204% higher.
  • Burrito contains 17 times more vitamin B1 than squid. While burrito contains 0.29mg of vitamin B1, squid contains only 0.017mg.
  • Squid has less saturated fat.

Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more IronIron +421.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +473.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1188.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +787.1%

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%
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1605.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +517.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +980%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.9mg
~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
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +344.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1907.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +401.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +81.6%

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
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1248.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 5.4µg 204%
Selenium 10.1µg 89.6µg 145%
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 1.729mg 111%
Iron 2.08mg 10.84mg 110%
Copper 0.174mg 0.998mg 92%
Phosphorus 45mg 580mg 76%
Cholesterol 2mg 224mg 74%
Protein 6.48g 32.48g 52%
Zinc 0.7mg 3.46mg 25%
Vitamin A 203µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.017mg 23%
Calcium 52mg 180mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.174g 0.236g 13%
Sodium 454mg 744mg 13%
Carbs 32.92g 1.64g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.27mg 10%
Potassium 301mg 637mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 8.5mg 8%
Manganese 0.4mg 0.209mg 8%
Fats 6.22g 1.4g 7%
Choline 26.8mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.184g 0.162g 5%
Magnesium 40mg 60mg 5%
Folate 40µg 24µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 0.268g 2%
Calories 206kcal 158kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 2.189mg 2%
Net carbs 32.92g 1.64g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.504mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.343mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.319mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.938g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 222mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.