Potato vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potatoes and veggie burgers different?
- Potatoes are higher in vitamin C; however, veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 214% higher.
- Potatoes contain 4 times more vitamin C than veggie burgers. While potatoes contain 19.7mg of vitamin C, veggie burgers contain only 4.5mg.
- Potatoes have less sodium.
- Veggie burgers have a lower glycemic index (59) than potatoes (86).
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +143.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1033.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +320% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +261.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +375.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5550% |
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 | +337.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3172.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +253.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +110% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +726.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +665.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4716.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
15.29 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +164.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +19.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +100% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +264.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 2.651mg | 214% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.01µg | 84% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 22.6µg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.951mg | 33% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 15.7g | 27% |
| Folate | 15µg | 124µg | 27% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 569mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.41mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 4.5mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 3.753mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.244mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 2.023g | 13% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 136mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.9g | 11% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 6.3g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 1.26mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 1.44g | 6% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 177kcal | 5% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 5.78g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 1.778g | 4% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 333mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 4.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 14.27g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 19.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.605mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
17%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.415g)