Tomato sauce vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tomato sauce and veggie burgers
- Veggie burgers are richer than tomato sauce in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 219% higher.
- Tomato sauce contains less sodium.
- Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index than veggie burgers.
Food types used in this article are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +273.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +871.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +472.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +663% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +741.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3666.7% |
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 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +526.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10945.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1277.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1208.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 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 | -97.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3940.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1571.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 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 GlucoseGlucose | +600% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1184.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +785.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 2.651mg | 219% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.01µg | 84% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 22.6µg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 0.951mg | 36% |
| Folate | 9µg | 124µg | 29% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 15.7g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 206mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 569mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 2.41mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 3.753mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.303mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.244mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 4.9g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 2.023g | 13% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 136mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 56mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 6.3g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.26mg | 9% |
| Calories | 24kcal | 177kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.44g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 1.778g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 4.5mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.31g | 14.27g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 0.13g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 19.4mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 4.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 333mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.81g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.605mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A |
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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
12%
97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)