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Veggie burger vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Veggie burger and Roast beef sandwich different?

  • Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Copper, and Calcium, while Roast beef sandwich is higher in Zinc.
  • Veggie burger covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 203% more than Roast beef sandwich.
  • Veggie burger contains 4 times more Manganese than Roast beef sandwich. Veggie burger contains 0.951mg of Manganese, while Roast beef sandwich contains 0.234mg.
  • Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat.

Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +143.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +306.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.64mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +67%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more FatsFats +63.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.17g
~equal in Other ~2.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +205.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +415.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1053.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 177kcal 244kcal Roast beef sandwich
Protein 15.7g 15.17g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 10.3g Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 9.37g 20.91g Roast beef sandwich
Carbs 14.27g 22.21g Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 5mg 30mg Veggie burger
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 56mg 23mg Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 55mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 224mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 1.07g 3.84g Veggie burger
Fiber 4.9g 1.3g Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.109mg Veggie burger
Zinc 1.26mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 5.78g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 206mg 200mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 653mg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 8IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.951mg 0.234mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 18.2µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.217mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.215mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0.96µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 2.8µg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 51µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.389g Veggie burger
Choline 19.4mg 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.44g 3.399g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 3.987g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 1.762g 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
Fructose 0.13g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 0.152g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Roast beef sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
97%
Veggie burger
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.959g)
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?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich 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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

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

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