Veggie burger vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between veggie burgers and cheeseburgers?
- Veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, fiber, and copper, while cheeseburgers are higher in zinc and vitamin B2.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 197% higher.
- Cheeseburgers have 3 times less manganese than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers have 0.951mg of manganese, while cheeseburgers have 0.316mg.
- Veggie burgers are lower in saturated fat.
We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +804.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +164.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.293mg | 197% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0.76µg | 52% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.316mg | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 6.473g | 23% |
| Folate | 124µg | 70µg | 14% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 14.72g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 43mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 2.49mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.111mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 5.413g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 5.217mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.363mg | 9% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 308kcal | 7% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 161mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.228mg | 6% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 19.87g | 6% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 19.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.545mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 50µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 28.03g | 5% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 2.71mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 196mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 28.9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 515mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 1.658g | 2% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 16.51g | 2% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 119mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 1.94g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +204.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +243.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +576.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1392.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1100% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
