Veggie burger vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are veggie burgers and mars different?
- Veggie burgers have more iron and fiber than mars.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 51% higher.
- Veggie burgers contain 4 times more sodium than mars. While veggie burgers contain 569mg of sodium, mars contains only 136mg.
Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies are the varieties used 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +180.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +266.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3500.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +407.4% |
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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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 221% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 84% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 11.651g | 46% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 41% | |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 41% | |
| Folate | 124µg | 31% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 23% | |
| Protein | 15.7g | 4.28g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 6.3g | 19.32g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 72.4g | 19% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.86mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 136mg | 19% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 475kcal | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 333mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 136mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 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 |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)