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Green Way California Burger
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Green Way California Burger

Green Way
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
5g
Protein
3g
Sugars
290mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Way California Burger is a frozen pack of four vegetable-based patties presented as a natural, vegan alternative to traditional burgers. You'd find it in the frozen vegetarian/plant-based section near other meatless burgers, veggie nuggets, and frozen falafel — often adjacent to frozen sides like sweet potato fries and near refrigerated tofu and tempeh in some stores. It slots into midweek dinners, weekend brunches, game-day spreads and quick meal-prep sessions when shoppers want a fast, plant-forward main. The brand positions itself toward environmentally minded consumers and flexitarians who want an easy, ‘clean’ swap for meat: marketing leans on a wholesome lifestyle narrative (“Good for you, Good for the earth”) that appeals to millennials, young families, and vegan shoppers seeking familiar convenience without animal ingredients. Labeling emphasizes health halos — “Vegan,” “Natural,” “Good source of fiber,” and “11 vegetables” — but there’s no organic or non-GMO badge visible; the tone is earnest rather than child-directed, with no cartoon mascots. In plain processing terms, these patties combine many whole vegetables with processed components (starches, soy protein flour and a stabilizer). Sensory notes: each patty looks speckled with visible veg pieces, gives a soft, slightly crumbly interior and crisps at the edges when pan-fried; flavors are mildly savory, garlicky and herbaceous with a neutral oil finish. Packaging is a resealable frozen tray/box holding four patties; ritual use is simple — bake or pan-sear, toast a bun, add toppings. Overall it reads as a convenient, eco-conscious frozen option that blends whole-vegetable appeal with industrial formulation for shelf stability and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars3g
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

Carrots,, Edamame,, Onions,, String, Beans,, Zucchini,, Corn,, Peas,, Spinach,, Broccoli,, Chickpeas,, Red, Peppers,, Oat, Bran,, Potato, Starch,, Corn, Meal,, Soy, Protein, Flour,, Dried, Garlic,, Salt,, Parsley,, Black, Pepper,, Cellulose, Gum,, Canola, Oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola 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 not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on many whole vegetables, the product contains processed components (soy protein flour, potato starch, cellulose gum, and refined oils) and industrial formulation typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Green Way California Burger

The California Burger is a pretty decent option if you're looking for a veggie-packed meal. With only 90 calories and 4 grams of fiber per serving, it's a lighter choice compared to many traditional burgers. However, 'healthy' can be subjective; if you're watching your sodium intake, keep in mind it has 290mg per serving, which is something to consider.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
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