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Veggie burger vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Veggie burger and Hamburger?

  • Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Folate, Fiber, and Copper, yet Hamburger is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 203% more.
  • Veggie burger has 5 times more Fiber than Hamburger. While Veggie burger has 4.9g of Fiber, Hamburger has only 0.9g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Veggie burger is lower.

We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this article.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains more Copper +119.8%
Contains more Manganese +338.2%
Contains more Iron +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +127.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains more Copper +119.8%
Contains more Manganese +338.2%
Contains more Iron +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -27.2%
Contains more Zinc +127.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.08
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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Contains more Fats +127.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +181.8%
Contains more Glucose +346.2%
Contains more Fructose +1461.5%
Contains more Lactose +116.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +181.8%
Contains more Glucose +346.2%
Contains more Fructose +1461.5%
Contains more Lactose +116.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 15.7g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 6.3g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 14.27g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 177kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 1.07g 4.15g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 0.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 102mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 56mg 20mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 136mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 226mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.26mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.2mg 0.091mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.217mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.217mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.203mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 56µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 1.44µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.716mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 1.319mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.677mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.823mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 5mg 47mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.814g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 5.096g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0.38g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Hamburger
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
104%
Veggie burger
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.656g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.