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Burrito vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Burrito and Wendy's hamburger different?

  • Burrito is higher in Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Wendy's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Wendy's hamburger is 40% higher.
  • Burrito contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Wendy's hamburger. While Burrito contains 0.92mg of Vitamin B5, Wendy's hamburger contains only 0.336mg.
  • Burrito has less Cholesterol.

Fast foods, burrito, with beans and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.9%
Contains more IronIron +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.2%

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.
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.275mg

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
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.9%
Contains more FatsFats +70.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%

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
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burrito Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Calories 206kcal 213kcal Wendy's hamburger
Protein 6.48g 12.63g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 6.22g 10.6g Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Burrito
Net carbs 32.92g 15.52g Burrito
Carbs 32.92g 16.82g Burrito
Cholesterol 2mg 35mg Burrito
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Burrito
Calcium 52mg 34mg Burrito
Potassium 301mg 195mg Burrito
Iron 2.08mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.174mg 0.139mg Burrito
Zinc 0.7mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 45mg 103mg Wendy's hamburger
Sodium 454mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 153IU Burrito
Manganese 0.4mg 0.187mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg 18.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.29mg 0.275mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.205mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 1.87mg 3.225mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 0.336mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.114mg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 40µg Burrito
Choline 26.8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.174g 3.689g Burrito
Monounsaturated Fat 2.184g 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.551g 1.55g Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.244mg 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.504mg 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.343mg 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.107mg 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.319mg 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.172mg 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g Wendy's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burrito Wendy's hamburger
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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Burrito
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.