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Veggie burger vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Veggie burger and Burger King Whopper different?

  • Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Burger King Whopper is richer in Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Veggie burger is 203% higher.
  • Veggie burger contains 15 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. While Veggie burger contains 0.2mg of Copper, Burger King Whopper contains only 0.013mg.
  • Veggie burger has less Saturated Fat.

Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese are the varieties used 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 +248.7%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Copper +1438.5%
Contains more Manganese +428.3%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +81.3%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +124.6%
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 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Calcium +248.7%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Copper +1438.5%
Contains more Manganese +428.3%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +81.3%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +124.6%

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 E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1133%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233%
Contains more Folate +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%
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 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1133%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233%
Contains more Folate +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Equal in Water - 56.43
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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Equal in Water - 56.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +163.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +134.1%
Contains more Sucrose +174.2%
Contains more Fructose +1230.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +134.1%
Contains more Sucrose +174.2%
Contains more Fructose +1230.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Burger King Whopper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Burger King Whopper Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 16.75g Burger King Whopper
Protein 15.7g 10.74g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 14.27g 18.55g Burger King Whopper
Calories 177kcal 233kcal Burger King Whopper
Starch 5.78g 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 0.13g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 1.07g 4.22g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 39mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 56mg 18mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 90mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 169mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 1.26mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.2mg 0.013mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.18mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 18.2µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.15mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.215mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.175mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 2.873mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.173mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.091mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 47µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.07mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.374mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.345mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 0.762mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.593mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.208mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.461mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.416mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.253mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 30mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.507g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 4.25g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.275g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Burger King Whopper
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
22%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
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. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.