Veggie burger vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between veggie burgers and ricotta
- Ricotta has less vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper than veggie burgers.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 220% more than ricotta.
- Veggie burgers have 159 times more manganese than ricotta. While veggie burgers have 0.951mg of manganese, ricotta has only 0.006mg.
- Ricotta has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of veggie burgers is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +409.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +534.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +852.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15750% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20292.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3508.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +604.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +491.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +281.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
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:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +369.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +147.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
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
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104% |
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 | 0.013mg | 220% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0.34µg | 70% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.006mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 8.295g | 31% |
| Folate | 124µg | 12µg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.38mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 0.104mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 84mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.043mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.021mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 0g | 20% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 14.5µg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 51mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 120µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 11mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.385g | 11% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 12.98g | 10% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 11.26g | 9% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 207mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 158mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 3.627g | 5% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 3.04g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 1.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 174kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 17.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.459mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.855g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)