Patty vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between patty and veggie burgers
- Patty is richer in zinc, yet veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, manganese, folate, fiber, selenium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 217% higher.
- Patty contains 11 times more cholesterol than veggie burgers. Patty contains 53mg of cholesterol, while veggie burgers contain 5mg.
- Patty has a lower glycemic index than veggie burgers.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw 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 ZincZinc | +227% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1842.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5494.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6065.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1966.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.63 g
Fats:
15.69 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
4.96 g
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +149% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.7g
~equal in
Water
~61.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.643 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 | +285.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 2.651mg | 217% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.951mg | 41% |
| Folate | 6µg | 124µg | 30% |
| Zinc | 4.12mg | 1.26mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 6.333g | 1.44g | 22% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 569mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.9g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Fats | 15.69g | 6.3g | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.8µg | 22.6µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 136mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.861g | 1.778g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.643g | 2.023g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 145mg | 206mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 56mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.214mg | 0.303mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.244mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.93mg | 2.41mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 14.27g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 269mg | 333mg | 2% |
| Protein | 14.63g | 15.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.05µg | 2.01µg | 2% |
| Calories | 204kcal | 177kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 3.753mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 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
34%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.893g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)