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Veggie burger vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Veggie burger and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium in Veggie burger is higher than in McDonald's Cheeseburger.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 202% more than McDonald's Cheeseburger.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has 4 times less Fiber than Veggie burger. Veggie burger has 4.9g of Fiber, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 1.1g.
  • Veggie burger contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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 Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains more Copper +106.2%
Contains more Manganese +313.5%
Contains more Calcium +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.35
Equal in Sodium - 626
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 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +66.5%
Contains more Copper +106.2%
Contains more Manganese +313.5%
Contains more Calcium +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.35
Equal in Sodium - 626

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 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1088.8%
Contains more Folate +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1418.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
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 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1088.8%
Contains more Folate +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1418.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Fats +87.1%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Equal in Other - 2.43
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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Fats +87.1%
Contains more Carbs +94.9%
Equal in Other - 2.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +469.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +158.3%
Contains more Glucose +673.1%
Contains more Fructose +1892.3%
Contains more Lactose +800%
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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +158.3%
Contains more Glucose +673.1%
Contains more Fructose +1892.3%
Contains more Lactose +800%
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 McDonald's Cheeseburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 15.7g 12.97g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 14.27g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calories 177kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 1.07g 6.22g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 1.1g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.41mg 2.35mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 56mg 20mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 140mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 200mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 626mg Veggie burger
Zinc 1.26mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.2mg 0.097mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.23mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.6mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.223mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 59µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.86µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 35mg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.647g Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 4.435g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 3.631g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0.355g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.995g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

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

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