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Veggie burger vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Veggie burger and Butter

  • Veggie burger has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Folate, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Butter has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 245% more.
  • Veggie burger has 530 times more Vitamin B1 than Butter. Veggie burger has 2.651mg of Vitamin B1, while Butter has 0.005mg.
  • Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Butter, without salt.

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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 +466.7%
Contains more Iron +11950%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +758.3%
Contains more Potassium +1287.5%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Manganese +23675%
Contains more Selenium +2160%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
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 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +11950%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +758.3%
Contains more Potassium +1287.5%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Manganese +23675%
Contains more Selenium +2160%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%

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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Butter
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52920%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8835.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10000%
Contains more Folate +4033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1082.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +15518.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +908.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
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 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52920%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8835.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10000%
Contains more Folate +4033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1082.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +15518.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +908.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1747.1%
Contains more Carbs +23683.3%
Contains more Water +241.2%
Contains more Other +6200%
Contains more Fats +1187.5%
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
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +1747.1%
Contains more Carbs +23683.3%
Contains more Water +241.2%
Contains more Other +6200%
Contains more Fats +1187.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1217.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1217.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Butter Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 0.06g Veggie burger
Protein 15.7g 0.85g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 14.27g 0.06g Veggie burger
Calories 177kcal 717kcal Butter
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 4.9g 0g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 24mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 0.02mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 2mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 24mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 24mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 1.26mg 0.09mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.016mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.004mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.005mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.034mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.042mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.11mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.003mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 3µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.17µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.012mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.038mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.051mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 0.083mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.067mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.021mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.041mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.057mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.023mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 215mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 50.489g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 3.01g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Butter
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
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.