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Fast food vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fast food and Veggie burger

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B3, and Zinc, yet Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Veggie burger is 195% higher.
  • Fast food contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Veggie burger. Fast food contains 4.493g of Saturated Fat, while Veggie burger contains 1.44g.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +119.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +736.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 FatsFats +90.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.7%
Contains more WaterWater +59.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65.8%
~equal in Protein ~15.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
27% 34% 39%
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 +171.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +295.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +688.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1646.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Veggie burger Opinion
Calories 297kcal 177kcal Fast food
Protein 16.52g 15.7g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 6.3g Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 29.8g 9.37g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 14.27g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 56mg Veggie burger
Calcium 62mg 136mg Veggie burger
Potassium 197mg 333mg Veggie burger
Iron 3.06mg 2.41mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 1.7g 4.9g Veggie burger
Copper 0.121mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Zinc 2.52mg 1.26mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g 5.78g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 206mg Veggie burger
Sodium 331mg 569mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 16IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.23mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 20.3µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.244mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.753mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.289mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4.2µg Fast food
Folate 80µg 124µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.514g Veggie burger
Choline 34.4mg 19.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 1.778g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 2.023g Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.46mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.13mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.785mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.306mg 0.291mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.728mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.402mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Fructose 2.27g 0.13g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.081g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Veggie burger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Fast food
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.053g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.

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