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Veggie burger vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between veggie burgers and dulce de Leche

  • Dulce de Leche has less vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 220% more.
  • Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more IronIron +1317.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4900%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +737%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
~equal in Potassium ~350mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~193mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1687.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +548.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +223.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1027.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +359.3%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.5%
Contains more WaterWater +113.2%
Contains more OtherOther +44%
Contains more FatsFats +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +287.9%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +439.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6637.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +553.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +146.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +8100%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.016mg 220%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.31µg 71%
Manganese 0.951mg 0.002mg 41%
Selenium 22.6µg 2.7µg 36%
Folate 124µg 11µg 28%
Iron 2.41mg 0.17mg 28%
Copper 0.2mg 0.004mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.016mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.21mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Sodium 569mg 129mg 19%
Protein 15.7g 6.84g 18%
Carbs 14.27g 55.35g 14%
Saturated fat 1.44g 4.534g 14%
Choline 19.4mg 89.1mg 13%
Calcium 136mg 251mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.405mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0.375g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.835mg 11%
Cholesterol 5mg 29mg 8%
Magnesium 56mg 22mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 74µg 8%
Calories 177kcal 315kcal 7%
Zinc 1.26mg 0.79mg 4%
Phosphorus 206mg 193mg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 1.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 2.6mg 2%
Fats 6.3g 7.35g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 333mg 350mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 2.143g 1%
Net carbs 9.37g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 1.07g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
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 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 440mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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