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Impossible Foods Burger Patties
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Impossible Foods Burger Patties

Impossible
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
19g
Protein
1g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Impossible Foods Burger Patties are typically found in the refrigerated or frozen meat-alternative section of American supermarkets, shelved alongside other plant-based burgers, ground substitutes, and sometimes near tofu and refrigerated meal kits. Shoppers reach for them in weekly grocery runs aimed at burgers, backyard barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners. The brand positions itself as a tech-forward, environmentally conscious alternative to beef — marketed toward flexitarians, environmentally minded millennials and Gen Z, and consumers seeking familiar meaty experiences without animal products. Packaging leans on bold, modern branding with “plant-based” and climate-friendly messaging, often coupled with health-halo cues like “no cholesterol” or “made from plants”; it is not typically labelled organic and lacks overt kid-focused characters. In plain terms, the product is a highly processed, engineered plant-based patty made from concentrated soy proteins, oils, binders and flavor systems to mimic beef. Sensory cues emphasize a juicy, slightly springy texture that browns and sizzles like ground beef, with savory, umami-forward flavors from yeast extracts and soy leghemoglobin; patties usually come in plastic trays with a branded sleeve or boxed carton designed for easy refrigeration and quick cooking. Rituals around this product are familiar — grilling at a weekend barbecue, assembling a quick burger at dinner, or searing patties for a protein-rich salad. While marketed as a modern food solution, the product’s ingredient list and manufacturing approach reflect extensive processing to recreate a traditional culinary experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein19g
* 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,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Sunflower, Oil,, Coconut, Oil,, 2%, or, Less, of:, Natural, Flavors,, Methylcellulose,, Cultured, Dextrose,, Food, Starch, Modified,, Yeast, Extract,, Dextrose,, Soy, Leghemoglobin,, Salt,, Vitamin, E, (Tocopherols),, L-Tryptophan,, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Vitamins, &, Minerals, (Zinc,, Vitamins, (B3,, B1,, B6,, B2,, and, B12))..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (protein concentrates/isolates, added oils, methylcellulose, flavor systems and additives) and is manufactured to imitate meat, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Impossible Foods Burger Patties

The Impossible Burger can be considered a healthier option for those looking to cut down on red meat or incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet. With 19 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber per serving, it offers a decent nutritional profile. However, like any processed food, it’s best enjoyed in moderation and balanced with whole foods.

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