Frozen plant-based foods mixes
Morningstar Farms Grillers Prime Burgers Vegetarian
10 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 68
Morningstar Farms Grillers Prime Burgers Vegetarian scores 68 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 22.5 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, industrial protein and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Grillers Prime Burgers Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Methylcellulose minus 0.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.4 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 197 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Fiber 4.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 22.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 32 = 68
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 197 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 22.5 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 71 g
Ingredients
- Water
- wheat gluten
- vegetable oil (corn, canola, sunflower oil)
- soy protein isolate
- soy flour
- egg whites
- natural flavor
- cornstarch
- methylcellulose
- cooked onion and carrot juice concentrate
- salt
- whey
- garlic powder
- spice
- onion powder
- tomato paste (tomatoes)
- xanthan gum
Label text, as published
Water, wheat gluten, vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or sunflower oil), soy protein isolate, soy flour, egg whites. contains 2% or less of natural flavor, cornstarch, methylcellulose, cooked onion and carrot juice concentrate, salt, whey, garlic powder, spice, onion powder, tomato paste (tomatoes), xanthan gum.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Egg
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org