Veggie burger vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between veggie burgers and American cheese
- Veggie burgers have more vitamin B1, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, and iron; however, American cheese is richer in calcium and phosphorus.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 220% more than American cheese.
- American cheese has 49 times less vitamin B3 than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers have 3.753mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Veggie burgers contain less sodium.
- Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of veggie burgers is 59, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +334.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2219.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +668.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +17573.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4838.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +461.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +285.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +404.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +168.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +363.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +3483.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.015mg | 220% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 1045mg | 91% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 18.057g | 76% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 641mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 1671mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.041mg | 40% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 31.79g | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 100mg | 32% |
| Folate | 124µg | 8µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 0.076mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.63mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 1.5µg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 0g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.054mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.046mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 8.236g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 2.49mg | 11% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 371kcal | 10% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 132mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 1.286g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 18.13g | 5% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 20.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 36.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.403mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.234mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 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
97%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 1102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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