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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.
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +252.9%
Contains more Selenium +80.2%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Manganese +113.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Contains more Iron +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +252.9%
Contains more Selenium +80.2%
Contains more Calcium +52.9%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.29
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 3% 73% 65% 36% 56% 33% 30% 63% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.9%
Contains more Fats +70.4%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Contains more Other +20.1%
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 Protein +94.9%
Contains more Fats +70.4%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Carbs +95.7%
Contains more Other +20.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14%
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.3%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 15.52g 32.92g Burrito
Protein 12.63g 6.48g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 10.6g 6.22g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 16.82g 32.92g Burrito
Calories 213kcal 206kcal Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g Wendy's hamburger
Calcium 34mg 52mg Burrito
Iron 2.73mg 2.08mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Burrito
Phosphorus 103mg 45mg Wendy's hamburger
Potassium 195mg 301mg Burrito
Sodium 395mg 454mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 0.7mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.174mg Burrito
Manganese 0.187mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 18.2µg 10.1µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 153IU Burrito
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg Burrito
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
Folate 40µg Burrito
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.5µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 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
Cholesterol 35mg 2mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's hamburger Burrito
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Wendy's hamburger
30%
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.