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Veggie burger vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Veggie burger and Fast food

  • Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, and Phosphorus, yet Fast food is richer in Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Veggie burger is 195% higher.
  • Veggie burger contains 3 times more Fiber than Fast food. Veggie burger contains 4.9g of Fiber, while Fast food contains 1.7g.
  • Fast food contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 Calcium +119.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +166.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +119.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +69%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +166.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.3%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains less Sodium -41.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +736.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +736.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +59.2%
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Fats +90.6%
Contains more Carbs +120.7%
Equal in Protein - 16.52
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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +59.2%
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Fats +90.6%
Contains more Carbs +120.7%
Equal in Protein - 16.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.9%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +295.7%
Contains more Glucose +688.5%
Contains more Fructose +1646.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +295.7%
Contains more Glucose +688.5%
Contains more Fructose +1646.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 15.7g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 6.3g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 14.27g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 177kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 5.78g 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0.13g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 1.07g 4.88g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 1.7g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 62mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 56mg 27mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 134mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 197mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 1.26mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.2mg 0.121mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.357mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 20.3µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.317mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.212mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 80µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.89µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.144mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.46mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.642mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 1.13mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.785mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.67mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.728mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.402mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 33mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.514g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 4.493g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 1.68g Veggie burger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
104%
Veggie burger
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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