Veggie burger vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between veggie burgers and lettuce
- Veggie burgers have more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B3; however, lettuce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 215% more than lettuce.
- Lettuce contains less sodium.
- Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of veggie burgers is 59, while the glycemic index of lettuce is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 | +330.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +277.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +589.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +610.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +280.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3666.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +3687.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +900.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +226.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +36900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2907.1% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1054.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +397.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +293.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.2% |
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29533.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2367.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +38.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +230.8% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.07mg | 215% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 126.3µg | 102% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0µg | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 0.6µg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.25mg | 30% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 1.36g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 29mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 28mg | 24% |
| Folate | 124µg | 38µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 0.375mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.029mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.86mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.09mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.3g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.082g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 36mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 0.15g | 9% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 15kcal | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 0.02g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 9.2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 194mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 2.87g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 0.006g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.134mg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 0g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0.43g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)