Meat analogues
Actual Veggies Mushroom Quinoa Veggie Burger
85 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 81
Actual Veggies Mushroom Quinoa Veggie Burger scores 81 out of 100 (Excellent) 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
- minus 3 points Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 2 points Fiber 5.9 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Mushroom Quinoa Veggie Burger
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 5.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 19 = 81
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 141 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.5 g |
| Sugars | 2.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.9 g |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 85g
Ingredients
- White Button Mushroom
- Oat
- Carrot
- Black Bean
- Onion
- Chickpea Flour
- Potato
- Spinach
- White Quinoa
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sunflower Seed
- Psyllium (Ovata Seed)
- Avocado Oil
- Potato Starch
- Hemp Heart (not recognized)
- Shiitake Mushroom
- Spice Blend (Kosher Salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Sage)
Label text, as published
White Button Mushroom, Oat, Carrot, Black Bean, Onion, Chickpea Flour, Potato, Spinach, White Quinoa, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sunflower Seed, Psyllium (Ovata Seed), Avocado Oil, Potato Starch, Hemp Heart, Shiitake Mushroom, Spice Blend (Kosher Salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Sage)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Actual Veggies
Sources
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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