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McDonald's hamburger vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between McDonald's hamburger and Veggie burger

  • Veggie burger is higher than McDonald's hamburger in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 200% more than McDonald's hamburger.
  • McDonald's hamburger contains 5 times more Cholesterol than Veggie burger. While McDonald's hamburger contains 27mg of Cholesterol, Veggie burger contains only 5mg.

Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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.
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.4%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Manganese +195.3%
Equal in Calcium - 136
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 108% 15% 46% 17% 65% 54% 32% 43% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.9%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.4%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Manganese +195.3%
Equal in Calcium - 136

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 +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +973.3%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +142.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 2% 62% 56% 86% 0% 0% 48% 104% 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 A +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +973.3%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +142.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.244

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60.2%
Contains more Carbs +112.2%
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Other +15.6%
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 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 Fats +60.2%
Contains more Carbs +112.2%
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Other +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.5%
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.42 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +707.7%
Contains more Fructose +2438.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 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 Glucose +707.7%
Contains more Fructose +2438.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 28.98g 9.37g McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 10.09g 6.3g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 14.27g McDonald's hamburger
Calories 264kcal 177kcal McDonald's hamburger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 3.3g 0.13g McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 1.3g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 127mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.87mg 2.41mg McDonald's hamburger
Magnesium 21mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 107mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 192mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 494mg 569mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 1.26mg McDonald's hamburger
Copper 0.096mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.322mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 26.2µg 22.6µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU 16IU McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 3.753mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 64µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 27mg 5mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.428g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 3.504g 1.44g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 1.778g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.081g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's hamburger 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
30%
McDonald's hamburger
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.064g)
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?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. McDonald's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.