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Caramel vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and burrito

  • Caramel has more phosphorus and calcium; however, burrito has more iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for burrito is 24% higher.
  • Burrito has 3 times less calcium than caramel. Caramel has 138mg of calcium, while burrito has 52mg.
  • Caramel is lower in sodium.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than burrito.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +1385.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +866.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3536.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +461.1%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 0% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +235%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.28mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.9%
Contains more WaterWater +518%
~equal in Other ~1.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
54% 37% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.551 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +531.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Burrito DV% diff.
Iron 0.14mg 2.08mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.551g 20%
Copper 0.018mg 0.174mg 17%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.4mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.29mg 16%
Carbs 77g 32.92g 15%
Selenium 1.8µg 10.1µg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.87mg 11%
Phosphorus 114mg 45mg 10%
Folate 4µg 40µg 9%
Sodium 245mg 454mg 9%
Calories 382kcal 206kcal 9%
Calcium 138mg 52mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.5µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.92mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.14mg 6%
Magnesium 17mg 40mg 5%
Protein 4.6g 6.48g 4%
Potassium 214mg 301mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.476g 3.174g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Choline 8mg 26.8mg 3%
Fats 8.1g 6.22g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.28mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 2.184g 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Net carbs 77g 32.92g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.172mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Burrito
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
16%
Caramel
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Burrito
Burrito is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. 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.