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Veggie burger vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Veggie burger and Cheeseburger?

  • Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, and Copper, while Cheeseburger is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 197% higher.
  • Cheeseburger has 3 times less Manganese than Veggie burger. Veggie burger has 0.951mg of Manganese, while Cheeseburger has 0.316mg.
  • Veggie burger is 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 Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +200.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Equal in Sodium - 515
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 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +69.9%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +200.9%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains more Iron +12.4%
Contains more Zinc +97.6%
Equal in Sodium - 515

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.2
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 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.9%
Contains more Folate +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +96.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.51
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Carbs +96.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +243.8%
Contains more Glucose +576.9%
Contains more Fructose +1392.3%
Contains more Lactose +1100%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +243.8%
Contains more Glucose +576.9%
Contains more Fructose +1392.3%
Contains more Lactose +1100%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 26.03g Cheeseburger
Protein 15.7g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 6.3g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 14.27g 28.03g Cheeseburger
Calories 177kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 5.78g 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 0.13g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 1.07g 4.88g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 2g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 119mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 56mg 26mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 161mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 196mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.26mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.2mg 0.111mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.316mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 19.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.52mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.293mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.228mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 70µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.76µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4.2µg
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.155mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.571mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.755mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 1.316mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.784mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.755mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.881mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.445mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 43mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.57g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 6.473g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 1.658g Veggie burger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Cheeseburger
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
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.