Especially when compared to Beyond Burger patties, which run $5.99 for a two-pack. Each Trader Joe’s high-protein veggie burger contains 26g of protein for 260 calories. Since protein is 4 calories per gram, it means 104 calories (40%) are coming from the amino acids.
While they do excel at many things, their Achilles heel for plant-based dieters is the fact that up until recently, all of their patties pretty much sucked. Sure, they do carry Dr. Praeger’s brand, and the Trader Joe’s vegetable masala burger is vegan. The problem is that both of those are high carb, high fat, and low protein.
Veggie burgers are made primarily of vegetables like beans, greens, and mushrooms, plus grains and extras like onion, corn, and beets. Some are styled after meat, but most seem to do their own thing—you get the familiar shape of a burger, but not the familiar meaty flavor or texture.
Not all veggie burgers simulate beef—this option from Boca, for example, is formulated to taste like a turkey burger. You’ll get 13 grams of plant-based protein from each patty’s blend of soy protein and wheat, plus only 70 calories and no saturated fat.
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