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English muffin vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between English muffin and Veggie burger?

  • Veggie burger has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Calcium than English muffin.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 206% higher.

We used English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Calcium +161.5%
Contains more Iron +170.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +154.2%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +166.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Calcium +161.5%
Contains more Iron +170.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +154.2%
Contains more Zinc +80%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +166.4%

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 B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +604.7%
Contains more Folate +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4925%
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1364.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +604.7%
Contains more Folate +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4925%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +222.4%
Contains more Protein +103.9%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Equal in Other - 2.52
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 Carbs +222.4%
Contains more Protein +103.9%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +45.4%
Equal in Other - 2.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +488.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.8%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +488.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 9.37g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 1.8g 6.3g Veggie burger
Carbs 46g 14.27g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 177kcal English muffin
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 52mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 0.89mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 21mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 133mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 131mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 464mg 569mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.129mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.357mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.289mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 37µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.242mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 0.553mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.241mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.139mg 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.353mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.17mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 1.44g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 1.778g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.181g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.