Fast food vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fast food and burrito?
- Fast food is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, and folate, yet burrito is higher in vitamin B5.
- Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 23% more.
- Fast food has 17 times more cholesterol than burrito. While fast food has 33mg of cholesterol, burrito has only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of burrito is lower.
We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, burrito, with beans types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
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Carbs
~32.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +204.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 1.87mg | 23% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 6.48g | 20% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 10.1µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.7mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.5µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 45mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.08mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Folate | 80µg | 40µg | 10% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 6.22g | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.92mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.551g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 2.184g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.174mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 3.174g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.28mg | 6% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 206kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 454mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 301mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 26.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 32.92g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 32.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.504mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.351mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.