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Dr. Praegers Crunchy Black Bean Burrito Burger
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Dr. Praegers Crunchy Black Bean Burrito Burger

Dr. Praeger's
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
66
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dr. Praeger's Crunchy Black Bean Burrito Burger is a frozen, plant-forward entrée you’ll typically find in the supermarket freezer aisle near other vegetarian burgers, meatless nuggets, and frozen ethnic-style entrées. Packaged as a 10 oz box, it sits alongside family-oriented convenience foods—next to brands that market simple-ingredient vegetarian options and kid-friendly frozen meals. This product reads as a weeknight solution: fast to heat, handheld-friendly, and designed to slot into busy lifestyles. It fits occasions from quick family dinners and game-day grazing to packed lunches and on-the-go meals during back-to-school season. Brand positioning leans into homey, better-for-you messaging: Dr. Praeger’s is culturally associated with natural, vegetable-forward comfort foods marketed to health-conscious parents and flexitarians who want vegetarian options that feel familiar. The front label often evokes a “homemade” aesthetic and health halos like “vegetable-based” or “plant-powered,” and may call out simple ingredients or the absence of artificial colors; it is not typically presented as certified organic on-pack. In plain terms, the burger is a processed, formed patty made from cooked black beans and brown rice mixed with flours, oils and seasonings and then frozen for convenience. Sensory notes: a crisp exterior with a tender, slightly grainy bean-and-rice interior, bright pops of red pepper and jalapeño, and warm cumin-garlic seasoning; texturally it’s crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Packaging is a small retail box or sleeve over a sealed tray; ritual use is bake-or-skillet heating then serve on a bun, in a tortilla, or chopped into salads and bowls—an approachable convenience food in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 4
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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

Cooked, Black, Beans, (Black, Beans,, Water),, Cooked, Brown, Rice, (Water,, Brown, Rice),, Rice, Flour,, Water,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Red, Bell, Peppers,, Corn,, Potato, Flakes,, Onions,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Oat, Fiber,, Raisin, Juice, Concentrate,, Whole, Grain, Amaranth, Flour,, Arrowroot, Powder,, Cilantro,, Jalapeno, Pepper,, Salt,, Cornstarch,, Roasted, Garlic,, Chili, Pepper, Powder,, Cumin,, Spices,, Tomato, Paste,, Dextrose,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Yeast, Extract..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - 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?

The product is an industrially formulated, frozen meat analog made from processed ingredients (refined flours, extracted oils, dextrose, yeast extract, starches) and seasonings, which aligns with the NOVA ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Dr. Praegers Crunchy Black Bean Burrito Burger

Healthiness can be a bit subjective, right? The Crunchy Black Bean Burrito Burger packs in some fiber and protein, making it a decent option for a quick meal. It's lower in sugar and has no added sugars, which is a win! Just keep in mind it’s not a high-protein or high-fiber powerhouse, so pairing it with a salad or some veggies could elevate it a notch.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
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