Burrito vs Taco

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Taco is generally healthier

Taco comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (155 vs 340), less sugar (1g vs 5g), less sodium (304mg vs 700mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Taco

155 kcal

More Protein

Burrito

12g

More Fiber

Burrito

7g

Less Sugar

Taco

1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Burrito
340
Taco
155
Proteinper 100g
Burrito
12g
Taco
8g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Burrito
52g
Taco
13g
Fatper 100g
Burrito
10g
Taco
8g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientBurritoTacoDifference
Calories340kcal155kcal+185.0kcal
Protein12g8g+4.0g
Carbohydrates52g13g+39.0g
Fat10g8g+2.0g
Fiber7g2g+5.0g
Sugar5g1g+4.0g
Sodium700mg304mg+396.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Burrito

Per 100g:340 calories
Per cup (150g):510 calories
Per serving (85g):289 calories

Taco

Per 100g:155 calories
Per cup (150g):233 calories
Per serving (85g):132 calories

Diet Compatibility

Burrito

No specific diet tags

Taco

No specific diet tags

When to Choose Burrito

  • Higher in protein (12g vs 8g)
  • More fiber (7g vs 2g)

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When to Choose Taco

  • Lower in calories (155 vs 340)
  • Lower in carbs (13g vs 52g)
  • Less sugar (1g vs 5g)
  • Lower sodium (304mg vs 700mg)

Common Uses

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