Veggie burger vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Veggie burger and Chicken McNuggets?
- Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 208% higher.
- Chicken McNuggets have 12 times less Calcium than Veggie burger. Veggie burger has 136mg of Calcium, while Chicken McNuggets have 11mg.
- Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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.
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Calcium
+1136.4%
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Iron
+170.8%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Potassium
+32.1%
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Zinc
+113.6%
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Copper
+308.2%
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Manganese
+579.3%
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Phosphorus
+32%
Equal in Sodium - 566
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Calcium
+1136.4%
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Iron
+170.8%
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Magnesium
+133.3%
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Potassium
+32.1%
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Zinc
+113.6%
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Copper
+308.2%
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Manganese
+579.3%
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Phosphorus
+32%
Equal in Sodium - 566
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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Vitamin C
+275%
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Vitamin B1
+1556.9%
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Vitamin B2
+121.8%
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Vitamin B12
+509.1%
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Vitamin B3
+97.2%
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Vitamin B5
+204.5%
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Vitamin B6
+31.4%
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Vitamin C
+275%
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Vitamin B1
+1556.9%
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Vitamin B2
+121.8%
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Vitamin B12
+509.1%
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Vitamin B3
+97.2%
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Vitamin B5
+204.5%
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Vitamin B6
+31.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+29.9%
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Other
+15.6%
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Fats
+214.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.79
Equal in Carbs - 15.09
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
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Water
+29.9%
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+15.6%
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Fats
+214.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.79
Equal in Carbs - 15.09
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-55.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+357.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+177.3%
Saturated Fat:
1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.023 g
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
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Saturated Fat
-55.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+357.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+177.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+675%
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Fructose
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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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+675%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.37g | 15.09g |
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| Protein | 15.7g | 15.79g |
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| Fats | 6.3g | 19.81g |
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| Carbs | 14.27g | 15.09g |
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| Calories | 177kcal | 302kcal |
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| Starch | 5.78g |
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| Fructose | 0.13g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 1.07g | 0.08g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g |
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| Calcium | 136mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 56mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 272mg |
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| Potassium | 333mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 569mg | 566mg |
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| Zinc | 1.26mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 7.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.398mg |
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| Folate | 124µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg |
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| Threonine | 0.605mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.78mg |
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| Leucine | 1.399mg |
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| Lysine | 1.004mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg |
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| Valine | 0.89mg |
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| Histidine | 0.465mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 44mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.114g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.44g | 3.261g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.778g | 8.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 5.61g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 0.296g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
104%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.821g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)