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Graham cracker vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between graham cracker and burrito

  • Graham cracker has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and folate, while burrito has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need for manganese, 27% more than burrito.
  • Graham cracker contains 4 times more phosphorus than burrito. While graham cracker contains 185mg of phosphorus, burrito contains only 45mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in graham cracker is lower.
  • Burrito has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of burrito is 37, while the glycemic index of graham cracker is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 +48.1%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +311.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg
~equal in Copper ~0.174mg
~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% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +354.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.29mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +70.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1449.6%
Contains more OtherOther +11.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +877.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Burrito DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.551g 32%
Manganese 1.019mg 0.4mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.5µg 21%
Iron 3.78mg 2.08mg 21%
Phosphorus 185mg 45mg 20%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.87mg 16%
Carbs 77.66g 32.92g 15%
Fiber 3.4g 14%
Folate 91µg 40µg 13%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Calories 430kcal 206kcal 11%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.92mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.633g 3.174g 7%
Fats 10.6g 6.22g 7%
Selenium 6.3µg 10.1µg 7%
Choline 5.9mg 26.8mg 4%
Potassium 170mg 301mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.28mg 3%
Calcium 77mg 52mg 3%
Zinc 0.96mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.29mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.14mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.509g 2.184g 1%
Protein 6.69g 6.48g 0%
Net carbs 74.26g 32.92g N/A
Magnesium 40mg 40mg 0%
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Copper 0.17mg 0.174mg 0%
Sodium 459mg 454mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.541g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.