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Sugar substitute vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sugar substitute and veggie burgers?

  • Sugar substitute is richer in calcium, while veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 220% higher.
  • Veggie burgers have 6 times less calcium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 879mg of calcium, while veggie burgers have 136mg.
  • Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index (59) than sugar substitute (40).

We used Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +546.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +753.8%
Contains more IronIron +1406.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2475%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4222.7%
~equal in Sodium ~569mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1920%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +494%
Contains more OtherOther +59.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +662.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +569.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 GlucoseGlucose +319.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +64.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Sugar substitute Veggie burger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 2.651mg 220%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 84%
Calcium 879mg 136mg 74%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.951mg 40%
Folate 124µg 31%
Iron 0.16mg 2.41mg 28%
Phosphorus 8mg 206mg 28%
Protein 2.06g 15.7g 27%
Carbs 84.77g 14.27g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.303mg 22%
Copper 0.007mg 0.2mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.244mg 18%
Fiber 0.6g 4.9g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 13%
Magnesium 6mg 56mg 12%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.26mg 11%
Fats 0g 6.3g 10%
Calories 347kcal 177kcal 9%
Potassium 39mg 333mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.44g 7%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.289mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Starch 3.52g 5.78g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 1.07g N/A
Sodium 572mg 569mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 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 0g 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.