Burrito vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Burrito and Tamale?
- Burrito is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, and Folate, yet Tamale is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Burrito's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 20% more.
- Burrito has 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Tamale. While Burrito has 0.92mg of Vitamin B5, Tamale has only 0.205mg.
We used Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Tamales (Navajo) 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +348.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +88.9% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.28g
~equal in
Fats
~6.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 153kcal |
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| Protein | 6.48g | 6.28g |
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| Fats | 6.22g | 6.12g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 32.92g | 15.02g |
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| Carbs | 32.92g | 18.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 17mg |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 301mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 2.08mg | 1.22mg |
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| Sugar | 0.99g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.063mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.48mg |
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| Starch | 12.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 45mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 454mg | 427mg |
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| Vitamin A | 153IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.4mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.29mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.28mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.87mg | 1.59mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 0.54µg |
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| Folate | 40µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 26.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.174g | 2.396g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.184g | 2.739g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.551g | 0.688g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.079mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0.271mg |
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| Leucine | 0.504mg | 0.568mg |
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| Lysine | 0.343mg | 0.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 0.275mg |
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| Valine | 0.319mg | 0.318mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.196mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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
29%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.778g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
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.