Bean and cheese burrito vs butter chicken: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: bean and cheese burrito scores 27/100 and butter chicken 26/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Bean and cheese burrito
195 kcal per 100 g. 1 burrito: 235 g
Butter chicken
170 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (curry only): 320 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesButter chicken195 vs 170 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinButter chicken8 vs 11 g per 100 g
- More fiberBean and cheese burrito3 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBean and cheese burrito1.9 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumButter chicken223 vs 265 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatBean and cheese burrito3.6 vs 5.7 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Bean and cheese burrito, 100 g | Butter chicken, 100 g | Bean and cheese burrito, 235 g | Butter chicken, 320 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | 170 kcal | 458 kcal | 544 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 11 g | 19 g | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g | 5.2 g | 55 g | 17 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | 2.9 g | 4.3 g | 9.3 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 0.9 g | 7.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g | 12 g | 18 g | 38 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 5.7 g | 8.6 g | 18 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 3.8 mg | 7.4 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 44 µg | 89 µg | 105 µg | 283 µg |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 265 mg | 524 mg | 848 mg |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 1.2 mg | 4.5 mg | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 39 mg | 361 mg | 126 mg |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 28 mg | 67 mg | 91 mg |
| Sodium | 541 mg | 332 mg | 1271 mg | 1063 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.