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Hamburger vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hamburger and Burrito

  • Hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Burrito is higher in Vitamin B5, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than Burrito.
  • Hamburger has 24 times more Cholesterol than Burrito. Hamburger has 47mg of Cholesterol, while Burrito has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 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 CalciumCalcium +96.2%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +310%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.3%
~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% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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% 9.2% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +188%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +163.6%
Contains more FatsFats +130.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.6%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
~equal in Other ~1.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +151.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Burrito Opinion
Calories 295kcal 206kcal Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 6.48g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 6.22g Hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Burrito
Net carbs 23.2g 32.92g Burrito
Carbs 24.1g 32.92g Burrito
Cholesterol 47mg 2mg Burrito
Magnesium 20mg 40mg Burrito
Calcium 102mg 52mg Hamburger
Potassium 226mg 301mg Burrito
Iron 2.88mg 2.08mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g Burrito
Fiber 0.9g Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.174mg Burrito
Zinc 2.87mg 0.7mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 45mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 454mg Hamburger
Vitamin A 0IU 153IU Burrito
Manganese 0.217mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 1.87mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.14mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.5µg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 40µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Burrito
Choline 26.8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 5.096g 3.174g Burrito
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 2.184g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 0.551g Burrito
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.079mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.244mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.27mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.504mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.343mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.107mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.351mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.319mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.172mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
29%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
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.
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. 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.