Veggie burger vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between veggie burgers and hamburgers?
- Veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B12, folate, fiber, and copper, yet hamburgers are higher in zinc and vitamin B3.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 203% more.
- Veggie burgers have 5 times more fiber than hamburgers. While veggie burgers have 4.9g of fiber, hamburgers have only 0.9g.
- The amount of saturated fat in veggie burgers is lower.
We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types in this article.
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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 | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +338.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43% |
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:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.08g
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
5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +432.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +209.1% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +181.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +346.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1461.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +116.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.217mg | 203% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 41% | |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.217mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 1.44µg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 5.096g | 17% |
| Folate | 124µg | 56µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 0.9g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 2.87mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 47mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.091mg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 14.36g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.38g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 5.365mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 136mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 5.495g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.203mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 414mg | 7% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 295kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 2.88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 24.1g | 3% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 17.08g | 3% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 102mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 226mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 2.03g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 23.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.814g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.666mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.823mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.505mg | 0% |
| 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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)