Cheese vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cheese and veggie burgers?
- Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B12, iron, and folate.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 219% higher.
- Veggie burgers have 78 times less vitamin A than cheese. Cheese has 1242IU of vitamin A, while veggie burgers have 16IU.
- Veggie burgers are lower in cholesterol.
- Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index (59) than cheese (0).
We used Cheese, cheddar 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 CalciumCalcium | +422.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +338.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1621.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3422.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +9041.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6261% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +359.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +359.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +428.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +361.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +420% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.26 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.12 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
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 LactoseLactose | +100% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.26g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 2.651mg | 219% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 1.44g | 79% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 136mg | 57% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 6.3g | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.951mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 2.01µg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 1µg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 206mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 5mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 2.41mg | 28% |
| Folate | 27µg | 124µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 3.753mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 1.26mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.9g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.2mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 1.778g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.303mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.244mg | 14% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 15.7g | 14% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 22.6µg | 11% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 177kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 333mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 2.023g | 4% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 569mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 14.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 4.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.289mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 19.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.605mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
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
35%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.427g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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