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Veggie burger vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between veggie burgers and skipjack tuna?

  • Veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, folate, and fiber, yet skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 218% more.
  • The amount of sodium in skipjack tuna is lower.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types 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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +267.6%
Contains more IronIron +50.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4905.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%

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% 0.33% 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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6876.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +399.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +223.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.19µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +388.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.7%
Contains more OtherOther +226.2%
~equal in Water ~62.28g

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +631.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +402%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.8%

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 Skipjack tuna
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.038mg 218%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 18.756mg 94%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.981mg 52%
Selenium 22.6µg 46.8µg 44%
Manganese 0.951mg 0.019mg 41%
Folate 124µg 10µg 29%
Protein 15.7g 28.21g 25%
Sodium 569mg 47mg 23%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Cholesterol 5mg 60mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 0.403g 11%
Phosphorus 206mg 285mg 11%
Iron 2.41mg 1.6mg 10%
Calcium 136mg 37mg 10%
Copper 0.2mg 0.11mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.122mg 9%
Fats 6.3g 1.29g 8%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 2.19µg 8%
Potassium 333mg 522mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.44g 0.42g 5%
Carbs 14.27g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.485mg 4%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 0.243g 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Magnesium 56mg 44mg 3%
Calories 177kcal 132kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 18µg 2%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Zinc 1.26mg 1.05mg 2%
Net carbs 9.37g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.07g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0.83mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.