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Veggie burger vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Veggie burger and Seaweed

  • Veggie burger has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Seaweed has more Vitamin K, and Magnesium.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 217% more.
  • Seaweed is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +390.5%
Contains more Potassium +274.2%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +375.5%
Contains more Selenium +3128.6%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +18.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
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% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +390.5%
Contains more Potassium +274.2%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +375.5%
Contains more Selenium +3128.6%
Contains more Calcium +23.5%
Contains more Iron +18.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.23

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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +698.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1471.4%
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5202%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +698.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Folate +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1471.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +834.5%
Contains more Fats +1025%
Contains more Carbs +49.1%
Contains more Water +33.3%
Contains more Other +162.3%
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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +834.5%
Contains more Fats +1025%
Contains more Carbs +49.1%
Contains more Water +33.3%
Contains more Other +162.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1714.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4204.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1714.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4204.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%

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 Seaweed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 8.27g Veggie burger
Protein 15.7g 1.68g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 0.56g Veggie burger
Carbs 14.27g 9.57g Veggie burger
Calories 177kcal 43kcal Veggie burger
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 4.9g 1.3g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 2.41mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 56mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 206mg 42mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 89mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 233mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.26mg 1.23mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.2mg 0.13mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 0.7µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 4.5mg 3mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.05mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.15mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 0.47mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.002mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 0µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.048mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.055mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.076mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 0.083mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.082mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.025mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.043mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.072mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.024mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 1.44g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 0.098g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0.047g 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 Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.