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Veggie burger vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between veggie burgers and beer

  • The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, folate, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B3 in veggie burgers is higher than in beer.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 221% more than beer.
  • Beer has 142 times less sodium than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers have 569mg of sodium, while beer has 4mg.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of veggie burgers is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1133.3%
Contains more IronIron +11950%
Contains more CopperCopper +3900%
Contains more ZincZinc +12500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1371.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11787.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3666.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Beer
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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% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +876%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +631.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +604.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +558.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9950%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3313%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302%
Contains more WaterWater +50.2%
Contains more OtherOther +59.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Veggie burger Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Beer DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.005mg 221%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.02µg 83%
Manganese 0.951mg 0.008mg 41%
Selenium 22.6µg 0.6µg 40%
Iron 2.41mg 0.02mg 30%
Folate 124µg 6µg 30%
Protein 15.7g 0.46g 30%
Phosphorus 206mg 14mg 27%
Sodium 569mg 4mg 25%
Copper 0.2mg 0.005mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.513mg 20%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.046mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.025mg 17%
Calcium 136mg 4mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0g 13%
Magnesium 56mg 6mg 12%
Zinc 1.26mg 0.01mg 11%
Fats 6.3g 0g 10%
Potassium 333mg 27mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.44g 0g 7%
Calories 177kcal 43kcal 7%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.041mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 0g 4%
Carbs 14.27g 3.55g 4%
Choline 19.4mg 10.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Starch 5.78g 0g 2%
Net carbs 9.37g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 1.07g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Beer
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
97%
Veggie burger
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.44g)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.