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Veggie burger vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between veggie burgers and sugar substitute?

  • Veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, fiber, and magnesium, while sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
  • Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 220% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 43 times less manganese than veggie burgers. Veggie burgers have 0.951mg of manganese, while sugar substitute has 0.022mg.
  • Veggie burgers have a higher glycemic index (59) than sugar substitute (40).

We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +753.8%
Contains more IronIron +1406.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +3050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2475%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4222.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +546.3%
~equal in Sodium ~572mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +261.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1920%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +662.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +569.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +494%
Contains more OtherOther +59.9%

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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +64.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +319.2%
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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.015mg 220%
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 84%
Calcium 136mg 879mg 74%
Selenium 22.6µg 41%
Manganese 0.951mg 0.022mg 40%
Folate 124µg 31%
Iron 2.41mg 0.16mg 28%
Phosphorus 206mg 8mg 28%
Protein 15.7g 2.06g 27%
Carbs 14.27g 84.77g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.015mg 22%
Copper 0.2mg 0.007mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.015mg 18%
Fiber 4.9g 0.6g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 13%
Magnesium 56mg 6mg 12%
Zinc 1.26mg 0.04mg 11%
Fats 6.3g 0g 10%
Calories 177kcal 347kcal 9%
Potassium 333mg 39mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.44g 7%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.778g 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Starch 5.78g 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 9.37g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 1.07g 4.03g N/A
Sodium 569mg 572mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Veggie burger Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.