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Veggie burger vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between veggie burgers and chocolate brownie

  • Veggie burgers have more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while chocolate brownie has more copper and vitamin A.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 209% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 13 times less vitamin B12 than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers contain 2.01µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate brownie contains 0.16µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in veggie burgers is lower.
  • Chocolate brownie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42, while the glycemic index of veggie burgers is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.2%
Contains more IronIron +31%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +94%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~53mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1780.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1156.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +327.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.5%
~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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.2%
Contains more WaterWater +385.8%
Contains more OtherOther +32.6%
Contains more FatsFats +361.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +251.8%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +509.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +365.2%

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 Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.141mg 209%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.16µg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 9.412g 49%
Fats 6.3g 29.1g 35%
Saturated fat 1.44g 7.319g 27%
Folate 124µg 29µg 24%
Cholesterol 5mg 73mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 10.839g 23%
Copper 0.2mg 0.388mg 21%
Selenium 22.6µg 11.5µg 20%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Protein 15.7g 6.2g 19%
Vitamin A 1µg 176µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.982mg 17%
Manganese 0.951mg 0.587mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.094mg 16%
Calories 177kcal 466kcal 14%
Carbs 14.27g 50.2g 12%
Phosphorus 206mg 132mg 11%
Sodium 569mg 343mg 10%
Calcium 136mg 57mg 8%
Iron 2.41mg 1.84mg 7%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.3mg 5%
Potassium 333mg 176mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.19mg 4%
Zinc 1.26mg 0.97mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.328mg 1%
Magnesium 56mg 53mg 1%
Net carbs 9.37g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 1.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0.136mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.879g)
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?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.