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McGriddles vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McGriddles and Burrito different?

  • McGriddles are richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Burrito is higher in Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Iron.
  • McGriddles covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Burrito.
  • McGriddles contain 2 times more Saturated Fat than Burrito. McGriddles contain 5.435g of Saturated Fat, while Burrito contains 3.174g.

McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 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 +21.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +602.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.6%
Contains more IronIron +46.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102%
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg

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% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 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 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~40µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 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 +29.8%
Contains more FatsFats +185.5%
Contains more OtherOther +33.5%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
~equal in Carbs ~32.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 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 +244.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McGriddles 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 McGriddles Burrito Opinion
Calories 312kcal 206kcal McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 6.48g McGriddles
Fats 17.76g 6.22g McGriddles
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Burrito
Net carbs 30.25g 32.92g Burrito
Carbs 31.25g 32.92g Burrito
Cholesterol 24mg 2mg Burrito
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Burrito
Calcium 63mg 52mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 301mg Burrito
Iron 1.42mg 2.08mg Burrito
Sugar 11.23g Burrito
Fiber 1g McGriddles
Copper 0.079mg 0.174mg Burrito
Zinc 0.76mg 0.7mg McGriddles
Phosphorus 316mg 45mg McGriddles
Sodium 737mg 454mg Burrito
Vitamin A 0IU 153IU Burrito
Manganese 0.198mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 10.1µg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 1.87mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.14mg Burrito
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.5µg Burrito
Folate 37µg 40µg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.956g Burrito
Choline 26.8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 5.435g 3.174g Burrito
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 2.184g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 0.551g McGriddles
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 0.14g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
McGriddles 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
20%
McGriddles
29%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.261g)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.