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Black Bean Veggie Burger, 12 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Black Bean Veggie Burger, 12 OZ

Actual Veggies
Available at Whole Foods
120
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated or frozen meat-alternatives aisle, grabbed by someone wanting a quick plant-based meal that still feels homemade. It gives a wholesome, practical vibe — familiar veggie flavors and a modest calorie count make it feel like sensible comfort food. The mostly whole-food ingredient list (beans, vegetables, flours, seeds, and simple spices) plus formed-patty processing suggests light industrial processing to bind and shape the product, more processed than a homemade patty but without many artificial additives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BURGER
Servings per Container: 4
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars2g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

BLACK, BEAN, CARROT, PARSNIP, OAT, YELLOW, ONION, RED, PEPPER, RED, ONION, CHICKPEA, FLOUR, OVATA, SEED, OAT, FLOUR, LEMON, SPICE, BLEND, (KOSHER, SALT,, GARLIC, POWDER,, CHILI, POWDER,, PAPRIKA,, CUMIN,, ONION, POWDER,, BLACK, PEPPER).

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Ingredients are primarily recognizable whole foods with simple binders and spices and no obvious industrial additives or emulsifiers; the product is a convenience, formed and packaged by industry, fitting NOVA 3 (processed) rather than fully ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Black Bean Veggie Burger, 12 OZ

The Black Bean Veggie Burger is a great option if you're looking for something nutritious! It packs 6 grams of protein and a whopping 6 grams of fiber per burger, which can help keep you feeling full. However, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people — it's all about what fits into your overall diet.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$7.99
per package