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Veggie burger vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Veggie burger and Nachos

  • Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 211% more than Nachos.
  • Veggie burger contains 29 times more Vitamin B12 than Nachos. While Veggie burger contains 2.01µg of Vitamin B12, Nachos contain only 0.07µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 +115.9%
Contains more Iron +221.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains more Selenium +162.8%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Equal in Potassium - 362
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +115.9%
Contains more Iron +221.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains more Selenium +162.8%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Equal in Potassium - 362

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin C +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2055.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2771.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +359.5%
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin C +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2055.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2771.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +1673.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +359.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +263.4%
Contains more Water +63.7%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Fats +241.3%
Contains more Carbs +144.6%
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
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +263.4%
Contains more Water +63.7%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Contains more Fats +241.3%
Contains more Carbs +144.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +688.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.1%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +688.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +17%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +390.1%
Contains more Lactose +2616.7%
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
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +17%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +390.1%
Contains more Lactose +2616.7%

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 Nachos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 15.7g 4.32g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 14.27g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 177kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 5.78g 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 0.13g 0g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g 2.17g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 3.2g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 63mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 0.75mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 42mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 198mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 569mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 1.26mg 0.86mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.064mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.187mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 8.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 0.23mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1.1mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.123mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.133mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.63mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.215mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 10µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.07µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.042mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.156mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.187mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 0.521mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.156mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.094mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.229mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.25mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.135mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 2.173g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Veggie burger Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients
  2. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

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