Veggie burger vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between veggie burgers and dough?
- Veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, and calcium, while dough is higher in iron, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 162% higher.
- Dough has a higher glycemic index (70) than veggie burgers (59).
We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +184.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +273.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.4% |
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:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +263.6% |
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
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +391.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
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:
44.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.7 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +665.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +53.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +292.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.71mg | 162% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0µg | 84% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 3.91mg | 19% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 44.23g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.577mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.107mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 105mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.427mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 51.88g | 13% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 28.6µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.2g | 11% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 10.75g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.855g | 8% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 52mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 4.817mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 2.42g | 6% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 117mg | 6% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 272kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 0.362g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 0.529g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.455mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 1.04mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 602mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 4.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Folate | 124µg | 123µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 0.063g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.911g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)