Veggie burger vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between veggie burgers and chicken meat?
- Veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, fiber, and copper, while chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 216% higher.
- Chicken meat is lower in sodium.
- Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index (59) than chicken meat (0).
We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | +143.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +806.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4655% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
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 | +4107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +570% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2380% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +256.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +239.7% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-820% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.9% |
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Water
~59.45g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.063mg | 216% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0.3µg | 71% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.02mg | 40% |
| Folate | 124µg | 5µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 8.487mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 88mg | 28% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 27.3g | 23% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 82mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 0g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 1.03mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.066mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.26mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 13.6g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 3.79g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 5.34g | 9% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 65.9mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 1.94mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 2.97g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.168mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 239kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 182mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 23.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.