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Veggie Grillers Original - Morning Star Farms - 256 g

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Veggie Grillers Original - Morning Star Farms - 256 g

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Barcode:
0028989100825(EAN / EAN-13) 028989100825 (UPC / UPC-A)

Common name: Veggie Burgers

Quantity: 256 g

Packaging: Multi-layer bag

Brands: Morning Star Farms

Brand owner: Worthington Foods Inc.

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Meats and their products, Frozen foods, Meats, Frozen plant-based foods, Sandwiches, Frozen meats, Frozen plant-based foods mixes, Hamburgers, Vegetarian hamburgers

Link to the product page on the official site of the producer: https://www.morningstarfarms.com/product...

Countries where sold: United States

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Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score A
Very good nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 1
- What is the Nutri-Score?
  
  The Nutri-Score is a logo on the overall nutritional quality of products.
  
  The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt). The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).
  
  → Learn more about the Nutri-Score
Negative points: 9/55
- Energy
  2/10 points (916kJ)
  
  Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.
- Sugar
  0/15 points (3.12g)
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
- Saturated fat
  1/10 points (1.56g)
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
- Salt
  6/20 points (1.25g)
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Positive points: 9/17
- Proteins
  7/7 points (25g)
  
  Foods that are rich in proteins are usually rich in calcium or iron which are essential minerals with numerous health benefits.
- Fiber
  2/5 points (4.69g)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Fruits, vegetables and legumes
  0/5 points (0.2%)
  
  Consuming foods rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.
- Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score
  
  ⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 1
  
  This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
  
  Points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.
  
  Nutritional score: 0 (9 - 9)
  
  Nutri-Score: A

Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (9.38%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in moderate quantity (1.56%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in low quantity (3.12%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (1.25%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (1 portion (64 g))	Compared to: Vegetarian hamburgers
Energy	916 kj (219 kcal)	586 kj (140 kcal)	+8%
Fat	9.38 g	6 g	-3%
Saturated fat	1.56 g	1 g	-3%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Carbohydrates	12.5 g	8 g	-24%
Sugars	3.12 g	2 g	-9%
Added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fiber	4.69 g	3 g	+5%
Proteins	25 g	16 g	+145%
Salt	1.25 g	0.8 g	-18%
Vitamin B3/PP (Niacin)	10 mg	6.4 mg
Potassium	359 mg	230 mg	+23%
Calcium	78.1 mg	50 mg	+15%
Iron	1.72 mg	1.1 mg	-30%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	1.667 %	1.667 %

Serving size: 1 portion (64 g)

Ingredients

34 ingredients

Water, wheat gluten, soy flour, vegetable oil (sunflower, canola and/or corn oil), egg whites, calcium caseinate, tapioca starch. contains 2% or less of onion powder, soy sauce powder (soy sauce [soybeans, salt, wheat]), methylcellulose, cooked onion and carrot juice concentrate, salt, natural flavor, soy protein isolate, garlic powder, spices, sugar, dextrose, gum acacia, whey, yeast extract, xanthan gum, potato starch, tomato paste (tomatoes), onion juice concentrate.

Allergens: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans

Food processing

Ultra-processed foods
8 ultra-processing markers
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  Ultra-processed foods increase noncommunicable chronic disease risk
  
  Several studies have found that a high consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
  Source: Ultra-processed foods increase noncommunicable chronic disease risk
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E414 - Acacia gum

Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum

Additive: E461 - Methyl cellulose

Ingredient: Dextrose

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Gluten

Ingredient: Whey
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Additives

E414 - Acacia gum

Gum arabic: Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, arabic gum, gum acacia, acacia, Senegal gum and Indian gum, and by other names, is a natural gum consisting of the hardened sap of various species of the acacia tree. Originally, gum arabic was collected from Acacia nilotica which was called the "gum arabic tree"; in the present day, gum arabic is collected from acacia species, predominantly Acacia senegal and Vachellia -Acacia- seyal; the term "gum arabic" does not indicate a particular botanical source. In a few cases so‐called "gum arabic" may not even have been collected from Acacia species, but may originate from Combretum, Albizia or some other genus. Producers harvest the gum commercially from wild trees, mostly in Sudan -80%- and throughout the Sahel, from Senegal to Somalia—though it is historically cultivated in Arabia and West Asia. Gum arabic is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and polysaccharides. It is the original source of the sugars arabinose and ribose, both of which were first discovered and isolated from it, and are named after it. Gum arabic is soluble in water. It is edible, and used primarily in the food industry as a stabilizer, with EU E number E414. Gum arabic is a key ingredient in traditional lithography and is used in printing, paint production, glue, cosmetics and various industrial applications, including viscosity control in inks and in textile industries, though less expensive materials compete with it for many of these roles. While gum arabic is now produced throughout the African Sahel, it is still harvested and used in the Middle East.
Source: Wikipedia

E415 - Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

E461 - Methyl cellulose

Methyl cellulose: Methyl cellulose -or methylcellulose- is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold -but not in hot- water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible, not toxic, and not an allergen.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Unrecognized ingredients: Contains-2-and-less-of-onion-powder
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Egg white, Calcium caseinate, Whey
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Environment

Eco-Score B - Low environmental impact

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Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 75/100)

Category: Veggie burger

PEF environmental score: 0.31 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 2.26 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	40.5 %
Processing	33.3 %
Packaging	7.5 %
Transportation	4.8 %
Distribution	2.9 %
Consumption	10.9 %

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information
Malus: -5

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No ingredients that threaten species

Packaging with a medium impact

Malus: -10

Shape	Material	Recycling	Impact
Bag	Unknown		High

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: B (Score: 60/100)
Product: Veggie Grillers Original - Morning Star Farms - 256 g

Life cycle analysis score: 75
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -15

Final score: 60/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.2 km in a petrol car

226 g CO₂e per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Veggie burger (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	49.2 %
Processing	24.5 %
Packaging	12.3 %
Transportation	8.2 %
Distribution	1.7 %
Consumption	4.1 %

Packaging

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Packaging parts

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Packaging materials

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Transportation

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Last edit of product page on October 22, 2024, 3:00:03 AM CEST by macrofactor.
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Veggie Grillers Original - Morning Star Farms - 256 g

Veggie Grillers Original - Morning Star Farms - 256 g

Matching with your preferences

Health

Nutrition

Nutri-Score A

What is the Nutri-Score?

Negative points: 9/55

Energy

Sugar

Saturated fat

Salt

Positive points: 9/17

Proteins

Fiber

Fruits, vegetables and legumes

Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score

Nutrient levels

Fat in moderate quantity (9.38%)

Saturated fat in moderate quantity (1.56%)

Sugars in low quantity (3.12%)

Salt in moderate quantity (1.25%)

Nutrition facts

Ingredients

34 ingredients

Food processing

Ultra-processed foods

Limit ultra-processed foods

Additives

E414 - Acacia gum

E415 - Xanthan gum

E461 - Methyl cellulose

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

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Non-vegan

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Vegetarian status unknown

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Details of the analysis of the ingredients

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Environment

Eco-Score B - Low environmental impact

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: A (Score: 75/100)

Bonuses and maluses

Missing origins of ingredients information

No ingredients that threaten species

Packaging with a medium impact

Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: B (Score: 60/100)

Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.2 km in a petrol car

Packaging

Packaging with a medium impact

Packaging parts

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Transportation

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