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Cheeseburger vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheeseburger and Veggie burger?

  • Cheeseburger is richer in Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 197% higher.
  • Veggie burger has 9 times less Cholesterol than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger has 43mg of Cholesterol, while Veggie burger has 5mg.

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +200.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +200.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +96.4%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.7
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +96.4%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +243.8%
Contains more Glucose +576.9%
Contains more Fructose +1392.3%
Contains more Lactose +1100%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +243.8%
Contains more Glucose +576.9%
Contains more Fructose +1392.3%
Contains more Lactose +1100%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheeseburger Veggie burger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 9.37g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 15.7g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 6.3g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 14.27g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 177kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 5.78g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0.13g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 2g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 119mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.71mg 2.41mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 161mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 196mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 515mg 569mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 1.26mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 19.6µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 254IU 16IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.23mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.244mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.753mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.289mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 70µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4.2µg
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.316mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.784mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.291mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.881mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 43mg 5mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.57g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 1.778g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.081g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Veggie burger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Cheeseburger
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients
  2. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.