Veggie burger vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between veggie burgers and eggs?
- Veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and folate, while eggs are higher in copper, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 215% higher.
- Eggs have 59 times less vitamin B3 than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers have 3.753mg of vitamin B3, while eggs have 0.064mg.
- Veggie burgers are lower in cholesterol.
- Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index (59) than eggs (0).
We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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 | +460% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +164.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3557.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.3% |
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 | +3916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5764.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +347.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +383.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1414.4% |
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:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1174.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
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
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.066mg | 215% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 2mg | 200% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 373mg | 123% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 293.8mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.026mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 1.11µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 0.064mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 1.398mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.513mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 0g | 20% |
| Folate | 124µg | 44µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 124mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 149µg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.19mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 30.8µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.121mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 50mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 3.267g | 8% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 10.61g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 4.077g | 6% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 126mg | 6% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 12.58g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 172mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 1.03mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 1.414g | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 1.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 1.05mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 155kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.827g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg 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.