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McFlurry vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McFlurry and Burrito different?

  • McFlurry is richer in Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Burrito is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Burrito covers your daily need of Iron 23% more than McFlurry.
  • McFlurry contains 3 times more Calcium than Burrito. McFlurry contains 135mg of Calcium, while Burrito contains 52mg.
  • McFlurry is lower in Sodium.

McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 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 +159.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more IronIron +670.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +295.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +769.6%

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% 19% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 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 AVitamin A +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%
~equal in Fats ~6.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 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 +30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.4%
~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.
McFlurry Burrito
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Burrito Opinion
Calories 177kcal 206kcal Burrito
Protein 4.02g 6.48g Burrito
Fats 6.46g 6.22g McFlurry
Vitamin C 0.9mg Burrito
Net carbs 26.62g 32.92g Burrito
Carbs 26.82g 32.92g Burrito
Cholesterol 16mg 2mg Burrito
Magnesium 17mg 40mg Burrito
Calcium 135mg 52mg McFlurry
Potassium 208mg 301mg Burrito
Iron 0.27mg 2.08mg Burrito
Sugar 24.37g Burrito
Fiber 0.2g McFlurry
Copper 0.044mg 0.174mg Burrito
Zinc 0.54mg 0.7mg Burrito
Phosphorus 116mg 45mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 454mg McFlurry
Vitamin A 312IU 153IU McFlurry
Vitamin E 0.08mg McFlurry
Manganese 0.046mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 1.87mg Burrito
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.14mg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.5µg McFlurry
Folate 3µg 40µg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.281g Burrito
Choline 26.8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.402g 3.174g Burrito
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 2.184g Burrito
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 0.551g Burrito
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 0.21g McFlurry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry 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
17%
McFlurry
29%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burrito
Burrito is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.