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Meatball vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between meatball and burrito

  • Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B12, choline, zinc, and folate; however, burrito is richer in selenium and vitamin B5.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 59% more.
  • Meatball contains 8 times more phosphorus than burrito. Meatball contains 344mg of phosphorus, while burrito contains 45mg.
  • Meatball contains less saturated fat.
  • Burrito has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of burrito is 37, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 CopperCopper +305.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +664.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1162.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.08mg

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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +95%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +224.1%
Contains more FatsFats +44.7%
Contains more OtherOther +116.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +311.5%
~equal in Water ~52.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 -55.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +746.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.184g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Burrito DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.174mg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.29mg 54%
Phosphorus 344mg 45mg 43%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.5µg 42%
Protein 21g 6.48g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.551g 27%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Selenium 0.8µg 10.1µg 17%
Manganese 0.4mg 17%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Choline 88.4mg 26.8mg 11%
Folate 78µg 40µg 10%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.7mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.92mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.425g 3.174g 8%
Carbs 8g 32.92g 8%
Magnesium 18mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.28mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.14mg 5%
Sodium 550mg 454mg 4%
Potassium 180mg 301mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.87mg 4%
Fats 9g 6.22g 4%
Calcium 25mg 52mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Iron 2.16mg 2.08mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Calories 197kcal 206kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.4g 32.92g N/A
Sugar 1.25g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 2.184g 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Burrito
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.