Bean and cheese burrito vs chicken biryani: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: bean and cheese burrito scores 27/100 and chicken biryani 29/100, 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

27/100Lower nutrient density

195 kcal per 100 g. 1 burrito: 235 g

Chicken biryani

29/100Lower nutrient density

160 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 350 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesChicken biryani195 vs 160 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even8 vs 8.4 g per 100 g
  • More fiberBean and cheese burrito3 vs 0.7 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarChicken biryani1.9 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumBean and cheese burrito223 vs 157 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatChicken biryani3.6 vs 1.6 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientBean and cheese burrito, 100 gChicken biryani, 100 gBean and cheese burrito, 235 gChicken biryani, 350 g
Calories195 kcal160 kcal458 kcal560 kcal
Protein8 g8.4 g19 g29 g
Carbohydrates23 g17 g55 g61 g
Sugars1.9 g1.1 g4.3 g4 g
Fiber3 g0.7 g7.2 g2.5 g
Fat7.8 g6 g18 g21 g
Saturated fat3.6 g1.6 g8.6 g5.8 g
Vitamin C3.1 mg3 mg7.4 mg10 mg
Vitamin A44 µg11 µg105 µg37 µg
Potassium223 mg157 mg524 mg549 mg
Iron1.9 mg1.4 mg4.5 mg4.9 mg
Calcium154 mg29 mg361 mg101 mg
Magnesium28 mg17 mg67 mg60 mg
Sodium541 mg261 mg1271 mg912 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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