Burrito vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between burrito and taco salad
- Burrito has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and copper, while taco salad has more zinc.
- Burrito covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 20% more than taco salad.
- Burrito contains 5 times more selenium than taco salad. While burrito contains 10.1µg of selenium, taco salad contains only 2.2µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in burrito is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Fast foods, taco salad.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +359.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.48 g
Fats:
6.22 g
Carbs:
32.92 g
Water:
52.53 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.551 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~3.446g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.05mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 2.2µg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.08mg | 1.15mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.4mg | 0.167mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0.32µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 32.92g | 11.91g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.36mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 0.68mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 97mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.87mg | 1.24mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 45mg | 72mg | 4% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 141kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 385mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.551g | 0.883g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Fats | 6.22g | 7.46g | 2% |
| Choline | 26.8mg | 23.3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 3.174g | 3.446g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.184g | 2.606g | 1% |
| Folate | 40µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.48g | 6.68g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 32.92g | 11.91g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.079mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.504mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.343mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.319mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burrito is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)