Veggie burger vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between veggie burgers and marinara sauce
- Veggie burgers have more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2; however, marinara sauce is higher in vitamin E.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 219% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +403.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +530% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +505.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +594.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1954.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
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 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10945.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +853.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +943.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +231% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1013.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +325.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.8% |
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +371.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +298.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.2% |
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 | 0.024mg | 219% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0µg | 84% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 1.1µg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.137mg | 35% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 1.41g | 29% |
| Folate | 124µg | 13µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 34mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 30mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.78mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2.4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.061mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.081mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.8g | 12% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 27mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.508g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 13.9µg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 1.48g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 0.17g | 6% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 51kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 0.377g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 8.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 3.917mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 13.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Potassium | 333mg | 319mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 5.5g | 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% | |
| 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)