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French fries vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French fries and Burrito different?

  • French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, while Burrito is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Burrito covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 21% more than French fries.
  • French fries contain 3 times more Phosphorus than Burrito. French fries contain 125mg of Phosphorus, while Burrito contains 45mg.
  • French fries are lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, burrito, with beans types were 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +92.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +156.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.9%
Contains more Selenium +1022.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +92.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Calcium +188.9%
Contains more Iron +156.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +40.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.9%
Contains more Selenium +1022.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 3% 73% 65% 36% 56% 33% 30% 63% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Protein +88.9%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Equal in Other - 1.85
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 Fats +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Protein +88.9%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Equal in Other - 1.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +879.7%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +879.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Burrito Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 32.92g French fries
Protein 3.43g 6.48g Burrito
Fats 14.73g 6.22g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 32.92g French fries
Calories 312kcal 206kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Burrito
Fiber 3.8g French fries
Calcium 18mg 52mg Burrito
Iron 0.81mg 2.08mg Burrito
Magnesium 35mg 40mg Burrito
Phosphorus 125mg 45mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 301mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 454mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.7mg Burrito
Copper 0.124mg 0.174mg Burrito
Manganese 0.247mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 0.9µg 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin A 0IU 153IU Burrito
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.9mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 1.87mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.14mg French fries
Folate 30µg 40µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.5µg Burrito
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
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
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Burrito
Saturated Fat 2.336g 3.174g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 2.184g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.551g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries Burrito
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
French fries
30%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.838g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.