Bean and cheese burrito vs hamburger: which is healthier?
Bean and cheese burrito is more nutrient-dense, scoring 27/100 against 21/100 for hamburger. 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
Higher scoreHamburger
297 kcal per 100 g. 1 single hamburger: 90 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesBean and cheese burrito195 vs 297 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinHamburger8 vs 17 g per 100 g
- More fiberBean and cheese burrito3 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarBean and cheese burrito1.9 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBean and cheese burrito223 vs 197 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatBean and cheese burrito3.6 vs 4.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Bean and cheese burrito, 100 g | Hamburger, 100 g | Bean and cheese burrito, 235 g | Hamburger, 90 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | 297 kcal | 458 kcal | 267 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g | 17 g | 19 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g | 32 g | 55 g | 28 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | 4.9 g | 4.3 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 3 g | 1.7 g | 7.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g | 12 g | 18 g | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 4.5 g | 8.6 g | 4 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.1 mg | 0 mg | 7.4 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 44 µg | 9 µg | 105 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 197 mg | 524 mg | 177 mg |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 3.1 mg | 4.5 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 62 mg | 361 mg | 56 mg |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 27 mg | 67 mg | 24 mg |
| Sodium | 541 mg | 331 mg | 1271 mg | 298 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.