Breakfast wrap or burrito
A breakfast wrap or burrito is a handheld morning meal, typically featuring a soft flour tortilla filled with a combination of scrambled eggs, cheese, potatoes, and meats like sausage or bacon. It often includes additions like salsa, avocado, or peppers for extra flavor. While its roots are in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, it has become a ubiquitous and customizable breakfast staple across North America and beyond.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the tortilla and potatoes, with significant protein from the eggs and meat, and fat from the cheese and cooking oils. A standard homemade or restaurant version typically ranges from 400 to 700 calories per serving, depending heavily on the size and specific fillings chosen.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Folate | 100 mcg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
Per 1 wrap (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the breakfast burrito is a perfect example of culinary fusion, taking the traditional Mexican burrito and adapting it for the American morning routine. Nutritionally, its unique aspect is its role as a complete, all-in-one meal that can be easily customized to be a high-protein, veggie-packed, or indulgent comfort food, fitting a wide variety of dietary preferences.
