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Burrito vs. Tikka Masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Burrito and Tikka Masala

  • Tikka Masala contains less Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Burrito.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Burrito is 14% higher.
  • Tikka Masala has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Burrito. Burrito has 0.14mg of Vitamin B6, while Tikka Masala has 0.04mg.
  • Tikka Masala is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, burrito, with beans and KASHI Pizza, Tikka Masala, single serve, frozen, unprepared.

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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 0% 29% 21% 53% 0% 14% 33% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.6%

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% 9.2% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 23% 47% 0% 9.2% 25% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
10% 6% 30% 49% 5%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 5.9 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Water: 49 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +191.9%
~equal in Fats ~5.9g
~equal in Water ~49g

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
46% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Tikka Masala Opinion
Calories 206kcal 191kcal Burrito
Protein 6.48g 10.2g Tikka Masala
Fats 6.22g 5.9g Burrito
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Burrito
Net carbs 32.92g 23.5g Burrito
Carbs 32.92g 29.5g Burrito
Cholesterol 2mg 8mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg Burrito
Calcium 52mg 97mg Tikka Masala
Potassium 301mg 236mg Burrito
Iron 2.08mg 1.4mg Burrito
Sugar 4g Burrito
Fiber 6g Tikka Masala
Copper 0.174mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 0.5mg Burrito
Phosphorus 45mg 77mg Tikka Masala
Sodium 454mg 247mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin A 153IU 0IU Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.2mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.1mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 2.5mg Tikka Masala
Vitamin B5 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.04mg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 0.2µg Burrito
Folate 40µg 25µg Burrito
Choline 26.8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 2.1g Tikka Masala
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 1.5g Burrito
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 1g Tikka Masala
Tryptophan 0.079mg Burrito
Threonine 0.244mg Burrito
Isoleucine 0.27mg Burrito
Leucine 0.504mg Burrito
Lysine 0.343mg Burrito
Methionine 0.107mg Burrito
Phenylalanine 0.351mg Burrito
Valine 0.319mg Burrito
Histidine 0.172mg Burrito

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burrito Tikka Masala
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
29%
Burrito
13%
Tikka Masala
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
18%
Tikka Masala

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tikka Masala
Tikka Masala is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in vitamins
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

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.