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Wendy's hamburger vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wendy's hamburger and Burrito different?

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Burrito is richer in Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Wendy's hamburger is 40% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains 18 times more Cholesterol than Burrito. While Wendy's hamburger contains 35mg of Cholesterol, Burrito contains only 2mg.

WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, burrito, with beans are the varieties 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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 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 +31.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.9%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 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 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.29mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 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 +94.9%
Contains more FatsFats +70.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 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 +86.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Burrito Opinion
Calories 213kcal 206kcal Wendy's hamburger
Protein 12.63g 6.48g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 6.22g Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Burrito
Net carbs 15.52g 32.92g Burrito
Carbs 16.82g 32.92g Burrito
Cholesterol 35mg 2mg Burrito
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Burrito
Calcium 34mg 52mg Burrito
Potassium 195mg 301mg Burrito
Iron 2.73mg 2.08mg Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.174mg Burrito
Zinc 2.47mg 0.7mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Phosphorus 103mg 45mg Wendy's hamburger
Sodium 395mg 454mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 153IU Burrito
Manganese 0.187mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 18.2µg 10.1µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 1.87mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.14mg Burrito
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.5µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 40µg Burrito
Choline 26.8mg Burrito
Saturated Fat 3.689g 3.174g Burrito
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 2.184g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 0.551g Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.079mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg 0.244mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.27mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg 0.504mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg 0.343mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg 0.107mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.351mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg 0.319mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg 0.172mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g Wendy's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's hamburger 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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
29%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.515g)
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 ($)
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.