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Veggie burger vs. BURGER KING, Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between veggie burgers and bURGER KING, Hamburger?

  • Veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, phosphorus, and copper, yet bURGER KING, Hamburger is higher in zinc.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 193% more.
  • Veggie burgers have 5 times more fiber than bURGER KING, Hamburger. While veggie burgers have 4.9g of fiber, bURGER KING, Hamburger has only 1g.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in veggie burgers is lower.

We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and BURGER KING, Hamburger 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 19% 108% 40% 65% 54% 60% 43% 136%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +190.8%
Contains more IronIron +19.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.2%

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.
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% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
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 0.67% 0% 0.8% 0% 84% 52% 74% 13% 23% 0% 14% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +693.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.227mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.947mg

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
15% 11% 27% 46% 2%
Protein: 14.85 g
Fats: 10.55 g
Carbs: 26.76 g
Water: 45.97 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%
Contains more FatsFats +67.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.5%
~equal in Protein ~14.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
41% 46% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.821 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.244 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
41% 49% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.27 g
Fructose: 2.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +773.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2000%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger BURGER KING, Hamburger Opinion
Calories 177kcal 261kcal BURGER KING, Hamburger
Protein 15.7g 14.85g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 10.55g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 9.37g 25.76g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Carbs 14.27g 26.76g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Cholesterol 5mg 35mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 25mg Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 76mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 217mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 2.87mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Sugar 1.07g 5.6g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 1g Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.121mg Veggie burger
Zinc 1.26mg 2.38mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 126mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 461mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.04mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.327mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 24.9µg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.334mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.227mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 3.947mg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.222mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.101mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 5.5µg BURGER KING, Hamburger
Folate 124µg 64µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.467g Veggie burger
Choline 19.4mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 3.821g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 4.249g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 1.244g Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g 2.73g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.106g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g BURGER KING, Hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.967g BURGER KING, Hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger BURGER KING, Hamburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
24%
BURGER KING, Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
57%
BURGER KING, Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.381g)
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, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
BURGER KING, Hamburger
BURGER KING, Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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, Hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170328/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.