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Burrito vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Burrito and Taro different?

  • Burrito is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Taro is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Burrito covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 21% more than Taro.
  • Burrito contains 77 times more Saturated Fat than Taro. Burrito contains 3.174g of Saturated Fat, while Taro contains 0.041g.

Fast foods, burrito, with beans and Taro, raw types were 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.
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3
Taro
Contains more Calcium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +278.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.2%
Contains more Zinc +204.3%
Contains more Selenium +1342.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Equal in Manganese - 0.383
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +278.2%
Contains more Magnesium +21.2%
Contains more Zinc +204.3%
Contains more Selenium +1342.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.172
Equal in Manganese - 0.383

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.
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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.6%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 3% 73% 65% 36% 56% 33% 30% 63% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.6%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Protein +332%
Contains more Fats +3010%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Contains more Water +34.5%
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
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +332%
Contains more Fats +3010%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Contains more Water +34.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +563.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +563.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Taro Opinion
Net carbs 32.92g 22.36g Burrito
Protein 6.48g 1.5g Burrito
Fats 6.22g 0.2g Burrito
Carbs 32.92g 26.46g Burrito
Calories 206kcal 112kcal Burrito
Sugar 0.4g Burrito
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 52mg 43mg Burrito
Iron 2.08mg 0.55mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg 33mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 301mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 454mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.7mg 0.23mg Burrito
Copper 0.174mg 0.172mg Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.383mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg 0.7µg Burrito
Vitamin A 153IU 76IU Burrito
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.095mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.025mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 0.6mg Burrito
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.303mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 40µg 22µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0µg Burrito
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.023mg Burrito
Threonine 0.244mg 0.069mg Burrito
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.054mg Burrito
Leucine 0.504mg 0.111mg Burrito
Lysine 0.343mg 0.067mg Burrito
Methionine 0.107mg 0.02mg Burrito
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.082mg Burrito
Valine 0.319mg 0.082mg Burrito
Histidine 0.172mg 0.034mg Burrito
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 3.174g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 0.016g Burrito
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 0.083g Burrito

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burrito Taro
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Burrito
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.133g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 ($)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.