Veggie burger vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between veggie burgers and broccoli?
- Veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 215% more.
- The amount of sodium in broccoli is lower.
- The glycemic index of broccoli is lower.
We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Broccoli, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +189.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +308.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +352.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +804% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +3633.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +487.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1882.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2319% |
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:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +456.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1602.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.9% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16063.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5223.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
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:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.49 g
Fructose:
0.68 g
Lactose:
0.21 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +520% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +88.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +423.1% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +250% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.071mg | 215% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 89.2mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0µg | 84% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 101.6µg | 81% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 2.5µg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.21mg | 32% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 2.82g | 26% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 33mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.73mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 66mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 0.639mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.049mg | 17% |
| Folate | 124µg | 63µg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.038g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.175mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.117mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 47mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 0.37g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.6g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 21mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 0.41mg | 8% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 34kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.573mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 0.039g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 0.011g | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 6.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 31µg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 0g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 316mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 18.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.059mg | 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
97%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.