Veggie burger vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are veggie burgers and yam different?
- Veggie burgers are higher than yam in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, folate, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Veggie burgers cover your daily need for vitamin B1, 212% more than yam.
- Yam is lower in sodium.
Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared and Yam, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +346.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +425% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +274.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +662.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +579.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +439.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +926.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3605.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29533.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2561.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.112mg | 212% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0µg | 84% |
| Selenium | 22.6µg | 0.7µg | 40% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 1.53g | 28% |
| Folate | 124µg | 23µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 9mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.397mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.54mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 55mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 0.552mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.032mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 816mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 17.1mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 0.076g | 13% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 17mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.26mg | 0.24mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.3g | 0.17g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 21mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44g | 0.037g | 6% |
| Carbs | 14.27g | 27.88g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.778g | 0.006g | 4% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 118kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 4.1g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.314mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.293mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 16.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.37g | 23.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.07g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins