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English muffin vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffins and burrito different?

  • English muffins are higher in phosphorus; however, burrito is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for burrito is 19% higher.
  • English muffins contain 3 times more phosphorus than burrito. While English muffins contain 133mg of phosphorus, burrito contains only 45mg.
  • English muffins have less saturated fat.
  • Burrito has a lower glycemic index (37) than English muffins (77).

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Fast foods, burrito, with beans 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.8%
Contains more IronIron +133.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
~equal in Calcium ~52mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg
~equal in Sodium ~454mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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 CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~40µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%
Contains more FatsFats +245.6%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -91.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +623.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Burrito DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.5µg 19%
Selenium 10.1µg 18%
Iron 0.89mg 2.08mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.259g 3.174g 13%
Phosphorus 133mg 45mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.28mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.92mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.29mg 9%
Fats 1.8g 6.22g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.14mg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 40mg 5%
Choline 26.8mg 5%
Potassium 131mg 301mg 5%
Copper 0.129mg 0.174mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 2.184g 5%
Carbs 46g 32.92g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.551g 2%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.4mg 2%
Protein 7.7g 6.48g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.87mg 2%
Folate 37µg 40µg 1%
Calories 235kcal 206kcal 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 32.92g N/A
Calcium 52mg 52mg 0%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.7mg 0%
Sodium 464mg 454mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.172mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.915g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 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 ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.