Veggie burger vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between veggie burgers and quinoa
- Veggie burgers are richer than quinoa in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 212% higher.
- Quinoa contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Quinoa, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +707.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2377.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +810.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +173.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.6% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +256.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +228.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +236.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84% |
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:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +205% |
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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 | 0.107mg | 212% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0µg | 84% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 2.8µg | 36% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 7mg | 24% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 4.4g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 0.412mg | 21% |
| Folate | 124µg | 42µg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.631mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.123mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 17mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.49mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.8g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 152mg | 8% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 1.92g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 1.078g | 6% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 172mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 0.231g | 5% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 17.63g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 0.528g | 3% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 120kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 21.3g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.192mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
38%
Comparison summary
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.209g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)