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Franklin Farms Veggie Burger, Portabella 4 ea
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Franklin Farms Veggie Burger, Portabella 4 ea

Franklin Farms
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
14g
Protein
3g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Franklin Farms Veggie Burger, Portabella (4 ea, 10 oz) is the kind of plant-forward convenience item you’d find in the refrigerated meat-alternatives aisle next to other veggie patties, tofu, tempeh and frozen meatless burgers. Packaged in a simple sealed tray or box, the product is marketed as a baked, gluten-free option with 10 g protein per serving and a low-fat comparison to a mainstream competitor—language designed to catch health-minded shoppers. It suits quick weeknight dinners, casual backyard barbecues, or a grab-and-go item for busy households who want a meatless sandwich or salad topper without elaborate prep. The brand positioning leans toward practical, value-conscious consumers seeking a familiar “burger” experience with vegetable-forward ingredients (portabella mushrooms, carrots, peppers) and fortified soy protein for heft. Label characteristics include a clear gluten-free claim, a protein callout, “baked not fried” and subtle natural-food cues like filtered water and sea salt; there’s no broad organic certification for the whole product (only an organic tamari component). Sensory signals promise a tender, slightly springy patty with mushroom umami and a mild chipotle-savory hit; typical preparation rituals are pan-searing or oven-baking then building a sandwich with lettuce, tomato and sauce. From a processing perspective, it’s a formulated convenience food—engineered for texture and shelf-stability with ingredients such as soy concentrates, rice starch and methylcellulose. In American grocery culture it sits between traditional frozen convenience and the newer plant-protein trend, appealing to shoppers who want a quick, savory “burger” experience without cooking from scratch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
Protein14g
* 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

Filtered, Water,, Soy, Protein, Flour,, Onions,, Portabella, Mushrooms,, Carrots,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Natural, Flavors,, Green, Peppers,, Red, Peppers,, Canola, Oil, Cultured, Dextrose, (Maltodextrin,, Cultured, Dextrose),, Organic, Wheat, Free, Tamari, Sauce, (Water,, Organic, Soybeans,, Salt),, Sea, Salt,, Rice, Starch,, Methylcellulose,, Chipotle, in, Adobo, (Chipotle, Pepper,, Water,, Tomato, Puree,, Vinegar,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Sugar,, Onion,, Garlic, Powder,, Spices),, Ascorbic, Acid, (Vitamin, C),, Spices..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined protein isolates/concentrates, industrial additives (methylcellulose, maltodextrin, cultured dextrose), and flavoring agents in a reconstituted patty format, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed) foods.

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Common Questions about Franklin Farms Veggie Burger, Portabella 4 ea

The Portabella veggie burger can definitely fit into a healthy diet, particularly if you're looking for a high-protein option. With 14 grams of protein and only 100 calories per serving, it’s a decent choice for a quick meal. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals — so consider how it fits into your overall nutrition plan!

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