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Veggie Burger Breakdown

Tue, 07/01/2008 - 11:00am by FitSugar
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The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and I'm sure you're gearing up for some BBQs. If you're watching your saturated fat and cholesterol intake, veggie burgers are a great option. And according to my burger poll many of you prefer veggie burgers, too. There are so many different brands and flavors out there now, the selection can be a little overwhelming. Some burgers are made with soy and others with grains. Other veggie burgers are just that and made from veggies. Sunshine even makes their burgers with sunflower seeds. Depending on the main ingredients, all your options will differ in calories, sodium, carbs, and protein, so check out this breakdown to see which one satisfies your needs.

Veggie Burger (1 patty) Calories Total Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Fiber (g) Protein (g)
Amy's Kitchen All American Veggie Burger 120 3 0 390 15 3 10
Amy's Kitchen California Veggie Burger 140 5 0 430 19 4 6
Boca All American Flame Grilled 90 3 5 280 4 4.5 14
Boca Original Vegan 70 .5 0 280 6 4 13

There's plenty more and to see them just read more.

Veggie Burger (1 patty) Calories Total Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg) Sodium (mg) Carbs (g) Fiber (g) Protein (g)
Boca Grilled Vegetable 80 1 0 300 7 4 12
Boca Cheeseburger 100 4.65 10 360 5 4 13
Boca Garden Vegetable Made With Organic Soy 130 3 0 400 9 4 15
Boca Roasted Garlic Made With Organic Soy 130 .5 0 470 9 4 16
Gardenburger Original 100 3.5 5 420 14 5 5
Gardenburger Sun-Dried Tomato Basil 100 3 5 310 15 5 5
Gardenburger Portabella 90 2.5 5 360 15 5 5
Gardenburger Black Bean Chipotle 80 2.5 0 250 13 5 5
Gardenburger GardenVegan 100 1 0 230 12 3 10
Gardenburger California Burger 90 3.5 0 380 12 2 3
Morningstar Farms Cheddar Burger (contains partially hydrogenated soybean oil) 150 7 10 480 10 3 13
Morningstar Farms Mushroom Lover's (contains corn syrup solids) 110 6 0 220 8 less than 1 7
Morningstar Farms Veggie Medley made with Organic Soy 120 4 0 260 11 2 11
Morningstar Farms Classic Burger made with Organic Soy 150 6 0 280 9 3 14
Morningstar Farms Spicy Black Bean Veggie 120 4 0 350 13 4 11
Sunshine Burger South West 240 12 0 240 26 9 6
Wildwood Tofu-Veggie Burger, Original 180 13 0 330 8 1 12
Wildwood Tofu-Veggie Burger, South West 190 13 0 320 9 2 11

I'm curious what your favorite flavor is? Tell me in the comments section below.

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  • ilanac13's picture
    ilanac13
    1

    when i first became a vegetarian, i was a bit scared of veggie burgers cause you really don't know what you're going to get, but to be honest, i've been pleasantly surprised. i've always enjoyed the ones that i've bought at the store. I've always tried Gardenburger or Boca Burger.

    i've ordered veggie burgers at restaurants a few times, and it's hit or miss. sometimes they do really bad jobs - and you end up with something that's mush in the middle because they haven't cooked it through.

    7 weeks 14 hours ago Report Comment
  • SillyGirl's picture
    SillyGirl
    2

    Hey fit - how about a couple good recipes so we can make our own?!

    7 weeks 14 hours ago Report Comment
  • jlr32phl's picture
    jlr32phl
    3

    I love love love the Morningstar Farms spicy black bean burger! Topped with salsa and guacamole...so good.

    7 weeks 14 hours ago Report Comment
  • Kate Marie's picture
    Kate Marie
    4

    My favorite is Boca All American Flame Grilled, but I had no idea there were so many alternatives. I guess I'll have to try a few of the others! Here in Ohio we have a restaurant called Northstar Cafe that has a veggie burger--the absolute BEST I have ever tasted. It's made with black beans, brown rice, and roasted beets, and it's enormous and delicious.

    7 weeks 14 hours ago Report Comment
  • orangek8's picture
    orangek8
    5

    I have to agree with Kate Marie. The Northstar Cafe veggie burger is hands down the best veggie burger on Earth! Mmm. I love how it's pink inside because of the beets. Here is a picture of one I ate there last year:

    For ones you can buy at the store, though, I do love the Morning Star Farm's Mushroom Lover's. YUM.

    7 weeks 14 hours ago Report Comment
  • marcella's picture
    marcella
    6

    I love Amy's Kitchen All American Veggie Burger and Amy's Kitchen California Veggie Burger. They are worth the carbs and sodium intake.

    Yum!!

    7 weeks 13 hours ago Report Comment
  • heyjen19's picture
    heyjen19
    7

    My favorite is definitely the moringstar farms veggie medley. I love to put pickles, ketchup & mustard on it!
    I don't really like the boca burgers, I don't like when they try to make them taste like meat.

    7 weeks 13 hours ago Report Comment
  • AMP's picture
    AMP
    8

    I've been sticking with gardenburger veggie medly, which I really like. I also like that its only 90 cals.

    I really, really dislike the gardenburger tomato-basil, which is a huge disappointment to me b/c tomatoes are pretty much my fav food.

    Dr. Praegers are just ok.

    I should try that mushroom lover one, b/c I do love mushrooms!

    7 weeks 13 hours ago Report Comment
  • AMP's picture
    AMP
    9

    Oh, also I've been looking for a soy burger b/c I've been trying to up my soy intake. Any recommendations?

    7 weeks 13 hours ago Report Comment
  • msjean's picture
    msjean
    10

    morningstar tomato mozzarella and morninstar masala flavor. in my opinion, the less a veggie burger tries to taste like a real burger, the better!

    7 weeks 11 hours ago Report Comment
  • divinedebris's picture
    divinedebris
    11

    Morningstar has been my favorite brand for veggie/soy based fake chicken and beef products for years. They really never let me down. Good eats.

    7 weeks 10 hours ago Report Comment
  • jamiedynamite's picture
    jamiedynamite
    12

    I make my own- this is seriously the best recipe ever:

    1 egg
    1 cup cooked brown rice
    1 small onion
    1 can black beans

    mash the black beans with a fork
    lightly beat the egg
    dice the small onion

    mix cooked rice, onion, beans, and egg
    cook 1/2 cup of mix on a skillet for about five minutes on each side

    eat on a hamburger roll- they are great with salsa and some sour cream, or just with cheese yummmmmmmmm

    7 weeks 10 hours ago Report Comment
  • Spectra's picture
    Spectra
    14

    I've always liked the Boca burgers that are garlic-flavored.

    7 weeks 9 hours ago Report Comment
  • lilv's picture
    lilv
    15

    i like the moringstar farms grillers prime they really are good!

    7 weeks 9 hours ago Report Comment
  • teacherturtle1's picture
    teacherturtle1
    16

    nice chart!

    now i need to do some taste testing Eye-wink

    i wish it included beef, chicken, turkey, bison, or whatever else you can make a patty with to compare further on nutrition, but if no meat is your thing, then this is pretty much it.. oh can't forget a portabella burger!

    mmm mmm!

    Smiling

    7 weeks 8 hours ago Report Comment
  • chickflower123's picture
    chickflower123
    19

    http://www.recipezaar.com/120426

    this is the BEST veggie burger! it does take effort but it is really worth it... it is a copycat for the veggie burger at Houston's which is so good. sometimes you have to weary of some veggie burgers because they can be loaded with hidden fat..one of those chain rest. has a veggie burger with 40 g of fat!

    7 weeks 3 hours ago Report Comment
  • MisterPinkNoTip's picture
    MisterPinkNoTip
    20

    Morning Star Spicy Black Bean Burger = orgasm on a bun.
    By far the best frozen veggie burger. Although, Boca Vegan is good too.

    6 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • beram1220's picture
    beram1220
    21

    Morningstar Veggie Pizza Burgers on a roll with mozzarella, basil and pasta sauce!! Holy Smokes, so good!

    6 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • uptown_girl's picture
    uptown_girl
    22

    I LOVE Morningstar Black Bean burger, as well as their Tomato Basil. I purchased the Asian Veggie last night, and I am pretty excited about trying it!

    PS. Target has Morningstar veggie burgers (and other products) on sale 3 for $8 this week! Whoo hoo!

    6 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • mindi1111's picture
    mindi1111
    23

    Boca All American Flame Grilled is our family favorite, but we like a Morningstar's chicken patties and mini corn dogs (kids LOVE those).

    6 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • wilkyway's picture
    wilkyway
    24

    Dr. Praeger's Tex Mex veggie burgers are amazing...110 calories, taste great and smell incredible.

    6 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • luvthej's picture
    luvthej
    26

    I like Boca burgers because I can serve them to my meat eating family and they don't complain at all. That's quite a feat. I brush them with olive oil of course. The olive oil substitutes for the grease in flavor and texture.

    6 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment

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