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High Protein Black Bean Veggie Burger, 8 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

High Protein Black Bean Veggie Burger, 8 OZ

Actual Veggies
Available at Whole Foods
390
Calories
35g
Protein
5g
Sugars
730mg
Sodium
12g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d find this in the refrigerated plant-based or frozen section as a ready-to-cook veggie patty — an easy grab for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a quick backyard grill. It reads wholesome and practical, promising a protein-forward, veggie-forward vibe, but ingredients like pea protein, psyllium and spice powders point to industrial formulation to create a cohesive, meat-like texture — a telltale hint of ultra-processed, NOVA-style manufacturing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium730mg32%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber12g43%
Total Sugars5g
Protein35g
* 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, ONION, PEA, PROTEIN, PARSNIP, OAT, RED, PEPPER, RED, ONION, CARROT, WHITE, QUINOA, CHICKPEA, FLOUR, AVOCADO, OIL, LEMON, JUICE, OVATA, SEED, (PSYLLIUM), SPICE, BLEND, (GARLIC, POWDER,, PAPRIKA,, KOSHER, SALT,, ANCHO, CHILE,, CUMIN,, BLACK, PEPPER).

Flagged Ingredients:

  • avocado oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed ingredients such as pea protein isolate and psyllium used as binders, plus powdered spices and formulated components to mimic meat texture — characteristics of an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.

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Common Questions about High Protein Black Bean Veggie Burger, 8 OZ

The black bean veggie burger packs a punch with 35 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber, making it a solid choice for a filling meal. However, 'healthy' can be subjective — it's great for those looking for a plant-based protein boost, but if you're watching sodium intake, the 730 mg might raise an eyebrow. Context matters, so think about your overall diet!

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
post-workout

Vibe:

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$6.99
per package