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Bubba Veggie Burger
Meat
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🥛 Dairy-Free

Bubba Veggie Burger

Bubba Burger
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
5g
Protein
1g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bubba Veggie Burger is a frozen, plant-forward burger that reads like a pantry-friendly garden patty — black beans and rolled oats sit alongside visible chunks of carrot, bell pepper, celery, broccoli and apple. You'd find it in the frozen section near other veggie burgers, plant-based patties and refrigerated/frozen meat alternatives, often shelved close to family-sized frozen burgers and grill-ready items. It’s pitched for casual occasions: backyard barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, and crowd-pleasing cookouts where someone wants a meatless option that still “grills like Bubba.” The brand leans on a folksy, Southern-friendly persona (Bubba) that targets value-minded families, flexitarians and vegans seeking approachable, familiar comfort food rather than niche health-food shoppers. The front label leans into health halos — “Vegan friendly,” “Gluten-free,” “Low fat,” “Good source fiber,” and “No artificial flavors/colors” — without organic or non-GMO certifications. In plain terms, the product is an industrially made frozen patty: whole vegetables and beans are combined with starches, flavor blends and minor additives to make a stable, freezable product. Sensory-wise expect a firm, slightly grainy patty with pockets of softened vegetable pieces and a bean-based chew; light savory seasoning from a powdered “savory flavor” blend and modest salt. Packaging is typical of frozen entrees — boxed with individually frozen patties — and the ritual is simple: heat on a grill or skillet, top like a burger, and serve with classic condiments. It reads as a convenient, family-oriented alternative for shoppers who want an easy, vegetable-forward burger that still feels familiar and grill-ready.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 4
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars1g
Protein5g
* 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, Beans,, Rolled, Oats,, Water,, Brown, Flax, Seed,, Potato, Starch,, Diced, Celery,, Diced, Green, Bell, Pepper,, Diced, Red, Bell, Pepper,, Diced, Apples,, Diced, Carrots,, Broccoli,, Corn,, Potato, Flakes,, Edamame, (Soy),, Green, Peas,, Savory, Flavor, [Vegetables, (Carrots,, Celery,, Onion),, Yeast, Extract,, Maltodextrin,, Sugar,, Salt,, Canola, Oil,, Dried, Potato,, Turmeric,, Natural, Flavor],, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Distilled, Vinegar,, Water,, Mustard, Seed,, White, Wine,, Citric, Acid,, Tartaric, Acid,, Spices,, Garlic,, Parsley,, Basil,, Chives,, Tomato, Paste,, Sea, Salt,, Potassium, Chloride,, Onion, Powder..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although it contains whole ingredients like beans, oats and vegetables, the product is an industrially formulated frozen patty with flavor blends, starches, maltodextrin and other additives, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Bubba Veggie Burger

The Bubba Veggie Burger can be a healthy choice, especially if you're looking for a plant-based protein option. With only 110 calories per serving and a decent 5 grams of protein, it’s a pretty solid option for a quick meal. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so it's always good to consider what else you're eating throughout the day.

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