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Plant Based Egg Patties, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Plant Based Egg Patties, 8 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
80
Calories
6g
Protein
300mg
Sodium
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the refrigerated or frozen plant-based breakfast section as a quick grab for morning sandwiches or an easy protein swap for egg lovers. The product leans into a nostalgic breakfast-patty vibe while promising convenience and familiarity. Ingredients like isolated mung bean protein, starches, binding enzymes and added oils/colors point to industrial formulation designed to recreate egg-like texture — typical of highly processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PIECE
Servings per Container: 4
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
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

WATER, MUNG, BEAN, PROTEIN, EXPELLER-PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, CORN, STARCH, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, CORN, STARCH,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), CARROT, EXTRACTIVES, (COLOR), DEHYDRATED, GARLIC, DEHYDRATED, ONION, SALT, TRANSGLUTAMINASE, TURMERIC, EXTRACTIVES, (COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monocalcium phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Carrot extractives (color) - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric extractives (color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 isolated plant protein, added oils, modified starch and processing aids (transglutaminase, color extracts, baking powder) used to recreate and stabilize texture — characteristics of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Plant Based Egg Patties, 8 OZ

The Plant Based Egg Patty can be a healthy option, especially if you're looking for a quick, protein-packed breakfast. With 6 grams of protein and only 80 calories per patty, it fits well into many diets. Just remember, 'healthy' is relative — it’s a great choice compared to traditional egg patties if you're going plant-based!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicpractical
$5.79
per package