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Roast beef sandwich vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between roast beef sandwich and burrito

  • Roast beef sandwich is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, and iron; however, burrito is richer in copper and manganese.
  • Roast beef sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 22% higher.
  • Roast beef sandwich has 15 times more cholesterol than burrito. While roast beef sandwich has 30mg of cholesterol, burrito has only 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain 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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
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 IronIron +26.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +224.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.9%
~equal in Calcium ~52mg

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% 0.67% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.28mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 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 +134.1%
Contains more FatsFats +65.6%
Contains more OtherOther +30.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.2%
~equal in Water ~52.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 44% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 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 +82.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.8%
~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.
Roast beef sandwich Burrito
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Burrito DV% diff.
Phosphorus 200mg 45mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.5µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 18%
Protein 15.17g 6.48g 17%
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 1.87mg 15%
Selenium 18.2µg 10.1µg 15%
Zinc 2.27mg 0.7mg 14%
Cholesterol 30mg 2mg 9%
Sodium 653mg 454mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 0.551g 8%
Manganese 0.234mg 0.4mg 7%
Starch 17.65g 7%
Copper 0.109mg 0.174mg 7%
Iron 2.64mg 2.08mg 7%
Fats 10.3g 6.22g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.29mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.987g 2.184g 5%
Magnesium 23mg 40mg 4%
Carbs 22.21g 32.92g 4%
Folate 51µg 40µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Fructose 1.5g 2%
Calories 244kcal 206kcal 2%
Potassium 224mg 301mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.28mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Choline 32.4mg 26.8mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.399g 3.174g 1%
Net carbs 20.91g 32.92g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Calcium 55mg 52mg 0%
Sugar 3.84g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.389g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich 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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.225g)
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.