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McDonald's hamburger vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McDonald's hamburger and Burrito different?

  • McDonald's hamburger is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Folate, while Burrito is higher in Copper.
  • McDonald's hamburger covers your daily need of Selenium 29% more than Burrito.
  • McDonald's hamburger contains 14 times more Cholesterol than Burrito. McDonald's hamburger contains 27mg of Cholesterol, while Burrito contains 2mg.

McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
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 +144.2%
Contains more IronIron +38%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +159.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.2%
~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 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 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 +143%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +66%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +178.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 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 +99.4%
Contains more FatsFats +62.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
~equal in Carbs ~32.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 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 +72.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.174g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Burrito Opinion
Calories 264kcal 206kcal McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 6.48g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 6.22g McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.9mg Burrito
Net carbs 28.98g 32.92g Burrito
Carbs 30.28g 32.92g Burrito
Cholesterol 27mg 2mg Burrito
Magnesium 21mg 40mg Burrito
Calcium 127mg 52mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 301mg Burrito
Iron 2.87mg 2.08mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g Burrito
Fiber 1.3g McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.096mg 0.174mg Burrito
Zinc 1.95mg 0.7mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 107mg 45mg McDonald's hamburger
Sodium 494mg 454mg Burrito
Vitamin A 55IU 153IU Burrito
Manganese 0.322mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 26.2µg 10.1µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 1.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.5µg McDonald's hamburger
Folate 64µg 40µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g Burrito
Choline 26.8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.504g 3.174g Burrito
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 2.184g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 0.551g McDonald's hamburger
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
Fructose 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McDonald's 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
28%
McDonald's hamburger
29%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.