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Gardein Ultimate Spicy Black Bean Vegetable Burger
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Gardein Ultimate Spicy Black Bean Vegetable Burger

Gardein
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
9g
Protein
2g
Sugars
430mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
70
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gardein Ultimate Spicy Black Bean Vegetable Burger lives in the frozen meat-alternative aisle, usually shelved with other plant-based burgers, frozen veggie patties and near vegetarian entrees and frozen vegetables. Shoppers will spot the bright branded box among offerings for quick dinners and barbecue alternatives. This product fits weeknight dinners, casual weekend grilling, game-day cookouts and meal-prep rotations when someone wants a ready-made, plant-forward main without cooking from scratch. Gardein positions itself as a convenient, tasty bridge for flexitarians and vegans — a mainstream, family-friendly brand that emphasizes “meatless made easy,” non-GMO verification, kosher certification and dairy-free status rather than organic or whole-food claims. The label leans on protein content and vegan credentials, with modest health-halo language around plant-based and non-GMO; it is not marketed as organic or minimally processed. In plain terms, the burger is a processed, ready-to-cook frozen patty made from black beans, quinoa, pea protein and binding agents. Sensory notes: expect a dense yet slightly crumbly interior of seasoned black beans and quinoa with peppery heat, a moist mouthfeel from avocado puree and a browning, slightly crisp exterior when grilled or pan-seared. The packaging is a frozen retail box containing individually frozen patties (typical of grocery practice), lending itself to a simple ritual — heat straight from the freezer in oven, on the stove or grill, then assemble on a bun with toppings. In American grocery culture it reads as a convenient, modern pantry staple for people reducing meat without sacrificing familiar burger rituals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 2
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium430mg19%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars2g
Protein9g
* 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

INGREDIENTS:, COOKED, BLACK, BEANS, (BLACK, BEANS,, WATER),, COOKED, QUINOA, (QUINOA,, WATER),, WATER,, CAULIFLOWER,, AVOCADO, PUREE,, BELL, PEPPERS,, CANOLA, OIL,, ONIONS,, TEXTURED, PEA, PROTEIN,, MUSHROOMS,, GUAJILLO, PEPPER, PUREE, (WATER,, GUAJILLO, CHILE,, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR),, PEA, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, JALAPENO, PEPPERS,, TOMATO, PASTE,, SERRANO, PEPPER, PUREE,, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, METHYLCELLULOSE,, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR,, SALT,, ANCHO, CHILI,, LIME, JUICE, POWDER, (LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, MALTODEXTRIN),, CUMIN,, GARLIC, POWDER,, ONION, POWDER,, SUGAR,, OREGANO,, YEAST, EXTRACT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola 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 industrial ingredients and additives (textured pea protein, pea protein concentrate, methylcellulose, flavor purees and maltodextrin) and is a ready-to-heat formulated product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Gardein Ultimate Spicy Black Bean Vegetable Burger

Health is a bit of a moving target, right? This burger packs in 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, making it a decent option for a quick meal. It's not super high in calories, either, at just 170 per serving. So, if you're looking for something plant-based that's also filling, this could be a solid choice!

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