Frozen meats
Dr. Praeger's Drive-Thru Burger
8 oz/226 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 74
Dr. Praeger's Drive-Thru Burger scores 74 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 17.9 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
Drive-Thru Burger
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Methylcellulose minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 196 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 17.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 26 = 74
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 196 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 burger (56 g)
Ingredients
- Hydrated pea protein (water, pea protein)
- avocado oil
- onions
- sweet potato puree
- butternut squash puree
- carrot puree
- natural flavors
- methyl cellulose
- fruit juice color
- oat fiber
- potato starch
- roasted garlic
- sea salt
Label text, as published
Hydrated pea protein (water, pea protein), avocado oil, onions, sweet potato puree, butternut squash puree, carrot puree, natural flavors, methyl cellulose, fruit juice color, oat fiber, potato starch, roasted garlic, sea salt
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Dr. Praeger's
Sources
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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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“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