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Veggie burger vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between veggie burgers and cheese sandwich

  • Veggie burgers have more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, and fiber; however, cheese sandwich is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 191% more than cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich has 17 times less vitamin B12 than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers have 2.01µg of vitamin B12, while cheese sandwich has 0.12µg.
  • Veggie burgers contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~54mg
~equal in Potassium ~306mg
~equal in Iron ~2.62mg
~equal in Selenium ~24.3µg

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% 0.33% 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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +640.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1575%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1812.8%
Contains more FatsFats +296.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +307.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50.8%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +482.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353.1%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.358mg 191%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.12µg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 9.166g 48%
Fats 6.3g 25g 29%
Phosphorus 206mg 382mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 10.351g 21%
Calories 177kcal 497kcal 16%
Carbs 14.27g 58.2g 15%
Folate 124µg 64µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.427mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.44g 4.129g 12%
Protein 15.7g 9.8g 12%
Sodium 569mg 839mg 12%
Fiber 4.9g 3.1g 7%
Calcium 136mg 204mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.622mg 7%
Manganese 0.951mg 1.083mg 6%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Copper 0.2mg 0.16mg 4%
Zinc 1.26mg 0.87mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 3.185mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.261mg 3%
Selenium 22.6µg 24.3µg 3%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1.5mg 3%
Iron 2.41mg 2.62mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 21µg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 7mg 1%
Potassium 333mg 306mg 1%
Net carbs 9.37g 55.1g N/A
Magnesium 56mg 54mg 0%
Sugar 1.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0.219mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Veggie burger
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.689g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.