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Pancake vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pancake and burrito

  • Pancake has more calcium, phosphorus, and selenium, while burrito has more copper, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B5, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Pancake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 19% more than burrito.
  • Pancake contains 4 times more calcium than burrito. While pancake contains 219mg of calcium, burrito contains only 52mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in burrito is lower.
  • Burrito has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of burrito is 37, while the glycemic index of pancake is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
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 +321.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +255.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 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% 0% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +127.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.28mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~40µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 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 +55.9%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.48g
~equal in Water ~52.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 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 -33.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +707.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Burrito DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.551g 26%
Cholesterol 59mg 2mg 19%
Calcium 219mg 52mg 17%
Phosphorus 159mg 45mg 16%
Copper 0.049mg 0.174mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.5µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.92mg 10%
Selenium 14.9µg 10.1µg 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.4mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.14mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.29mg 7%
Magnesium 16mg 40mg 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Potassium 132mg 301mg 5%
Choline 26.8mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.122g 3.174g 5%
Fats 9.7g 6.22g 5%
Iron 1.8mg 2.08mg 4%
Carbs 28.3g 32.92g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.87mg 2%
Folate 38µg 40µg 1%
Calories 227kcal 206kcal 1%
Sodium 439mg 454mg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.9mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 2.184g 1%
Protein 6.4g 6.48g 0%
Net carbs 28.3g 32.92g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.28mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0.172mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pancake 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%
Pancake
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.052g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.