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Nachos vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are nachos and burrito different?

  • Nachos are richer in phosphorus, while burrito is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, manganese, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Nachos cover your daily need for phosphorus, 22% more than burrito.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than burrito (37).

Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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 PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more IronIron +177.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg

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.
Nachos
5
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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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 CVitamin C +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +614.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~26.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 FatsFats +245.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more WaterWater +40.5%
~equal in Carbs ~32.92g
~equal in Other ~1.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 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 -31.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +541.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +814.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Burrito
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Nachos Burrito DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.551g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 2.184g 30%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 27%
Fats 21.5g 6.22g 24%
Phosphorus 198mg 45mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.5µg 18%
Iron 0.75mg 2.08mg 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.29mg 14%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Copper 0.064mg 0.174mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.92mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.28mg 11%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.4mg 9%
Folate 10µg 40µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 1.87mg 8%
Calories 343kcal 206kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.14mg 6%
Sodium 313mg 454mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.173g 3.174g 5%
Protein 4.32g 6.48g 4%
Selenium 8.6µg 10.1µg 3%
Potassium 362mg 301mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Carbs 34.91g 32.92g 1%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 52mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 31.71g 32.92g N/A
Cholesterol 3mg 2mg 0%
Magnesium 42mg 40mg 0%
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Choline 26.4mg 26.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0.172mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
24%
Nachos
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.001g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.