Wheat gluten vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat gluten and veggie burgers different?
- Wheat gluten is higher in iron and selenium; however, veggie burgers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for veggie burgers is 221% higher.
- Wheat gluten contains 2 times more iron than veggie burgers. While wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, veggie burgers contain only 2.41mg.
- Wheat gluten has less sodium.
Vital wheat gluten and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared are the varieties 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 IronIron | +115.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +124% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +233% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +378.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +240.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +646.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152% |
~equal in
Carbs
~14.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1039.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 2.651mg | 221% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 15.7g | 119% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.01µg | 84% |
| Manganese | 0.951mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 2.41mg | 35% |
| Folate | 0µg | 124µg | 31% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 22.6µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.303mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.753mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 569mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.244mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 4.9g | 17% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 177kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 2.023g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 206mg | 8% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 6.3g | 7% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 333mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.289mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 1.778g | 4% |
| Choline | 19.4mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 1.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.2µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 142mg | 136mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 9.37g | N/A |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 14.27g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 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 | 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
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97%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.168g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.