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Veggie burger vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Veggie burger and Broccoli?

  • Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 215% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in 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 Calcium +189.4%
Contains more Iron +230.1%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Zinc +207.3%
Contains more Copper +308.2%
Contains more Manganese +352.9%
Contains more Selenium +804%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Equal in Potassium - 316
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +189.4%
Contains more Iron +230.1%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.1%
Contains more Zinc +207.3%
Contains more Copper +308.2%
Contains more Manganese +352.9%
Contains more Selenium +804%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Equal in Potassium - 316

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +3633.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Folate +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3793.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1882.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2319%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3633.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Folate +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3793.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1882.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2319%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +456.7%
Contains more Fats +1602.7%
Contains more Carbs +114.9%
Contains more Other +189.7%
Contains more Water +45.9%
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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +456.7%
Contains more Fats +1602.7%
Contains more Carbs +114.9%
Contains more Other +189.7%
Contains more Water +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16063.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5223.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16063.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5223.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +88.5%
Contains more Fructose +423.1%
Contains more Lactose +250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +520%
Contains more Glucose +88.5%
Contains more Fructose +423.1%
Contains more Lactose +250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 4.04g Veggie burger
Protein 15.7g 2.82g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 0.37g Veggie burger
Carbs 14.27g 6.64g Veggie burger
Calories 177kcal 34kcal Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g 0g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.07g 1.7g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 2.6g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 47mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 0.73mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 21mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 66mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 316mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 1.26mg 0.41mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.049mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.21mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 2.5µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 4.5mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.071mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.117mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.639mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.175mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 63µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.033mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.088mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.079mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 0.129mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.135mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.038mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.117mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.125mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.059mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 1.44g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 0.011g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0.038g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
104%
Veggie burger
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
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.

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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