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Veggie burger vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Veggie burger and Wendy's hamburger?

  • Veggie burger is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger is higher in Zinc.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 198% higher.
  • Wendy's hamburger has 5 times less Manganese than Veggie burger. Veggie burger has 0.951mg of Manganese, while Wendy's hamburger has 0.187mg.
  • Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese 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.
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
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3
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%
Contains more Copper +43.9%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Veggie burger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Wendy's hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +70.8%
Contains more Copper +43.9%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains more Selenium +24.2%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Zinc +96%

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.
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
10
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2
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +864%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Veggie burger
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%
Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 69% 48% 61% 21% 27% 0% 182% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +864%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
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2
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Equal in Water - 58.41
Veggie burger
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
Wendy's hamburger
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Equal in Water - 58.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
2
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1
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.3%
Veggie burger
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Wendy's hamburger
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
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4
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +99.3%
Contains more Glucose +338.5%
Contains more Fructose +915.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Veggie burger
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
Wendy's hamburger
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +99.3%
Contains more Glucose +338.5%
Contains more Fructose +915.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Wendy's hamburger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veggie burger Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 9.37g 15.52g Wendy's hamburger
Protein 15.7g 12.63g Veggie burger
Fats 6.3g 10.6g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 14.27g 16.82g Wendy's hamburger
Calories 177kcal 213kcal Wendy's hamburger
Starch 5.78g 11.52g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 0.13g 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 1.07g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 4.9g 1.3g Veggie burger
Calcium 136mg 34mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.41mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 56mg 18mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 206mg 103mg Veggie burger
Potassium 333mg 195mg Veggie burger
Sodium 569mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 1.26mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.2mg 0.139mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.951mg 0.187mg Veggie burger
Selenium 22.6µg 18.2µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 2.651mg 0.275mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.244mg 0.205mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.753mg 3.225mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 0.336mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.114mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg 1.45µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.133mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg 0.459mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0.459mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg 0.827mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg 0.769mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg 0.24mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0.461mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg 0.524mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg 0.301mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg 35mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 1.44g 3.689g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g 1.55g 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 Wendy's hamburger
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%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Veggie burger
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.249g)
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 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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.