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

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

  • Wendy's hamburger is richer in Zinc, while Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 198% higher.
  • Veggie burger has 7 times less Cholesterol than Wendy's hamburger. Wendy's hamburger has 35mg of Cholesterol, while Veggie burger has 5mg.

We used WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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.
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
3
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7
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Zinc +96%
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%
Wendy's hamburger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 103% 13% 45% 18% 52% 68% 47% 25% 100%
Veggie burger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Zinc +96%
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%

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.
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
2
:
10
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
2
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3
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Water - 61.21
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
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
Contains more Fats +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
Contains more Protein +24.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Equal in Water - 61.21

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger
4
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2
Veggie burger
Veggie burger
Contains more Starch +99.3%
Contains more Glucose +338.5%
Contains more Fructose +915.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Starch +99.3%
Contains more Glucose +338.5%
Contains more Fructose +915.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wendy's hamburger Veggie burger
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 Wendy's hamburger Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 15.52g 9.37g Wendy's hamburger
Protein 12.63g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 10.6g 6.3g Wendy's hamburger
Carbs 16.82g 14.27g Wendy's hamburger
Calories 213kcal 177kcal Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g 5.78g Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g 0.13g Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 1.07g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 34mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.73mg 2.41mg Wendy's hamburger
Magnesium 18mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 103mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 195mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 395mg 569mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 1.26mg Wendy's hamburger
Copper 0.139mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.187mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 18.2µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.336mg 0.289mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 9µg 4.2µg Wendy's hamburger
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.459mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 0.827mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.769mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.24mg 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.524mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.301mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 35mg 5mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 3.689g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 1.778g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wendy's hamburger Veggie burger
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
36%
Wendy's hamburger
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
71%
Veggie burger

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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/nutrients
  2. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.