Are veggie burgers good for you?

Question

Will they give me the same nutrition that a regular burger would??

Answer 1

Yes they are good for you. They do not give you the same nutrition a regular burger would but they do give protein and dont contain as much fat.

Answer 2

There are many different types of veggie burgers, and they all have different nutrition values. Some are mostly soy protein, others are just crushed up vegetables.

Generally, I find that veggie burgers are a good source of protein.

Too much of anything can be bad through. It's best to get variety.

Answer 3

Yes, their significantly better when compared with beef burgers.

Beef burgers are a pretty poor choice for protein as their mostly fat and cholesterol. Plus, beef and most all other kinds of meat have been proven to raise homocysteine levels which has been linked to heart disease.

Veggie burgers do not have those problems. There has been no links between vegetarian protein and increased homocysteine levels. Furthermore, Most all veggie burgers have 0% saturated fat and trans fats. Fats that have been linked with heart disease.

The only bad thing I can find in a veggie burger is the excessive sodium. That should not be a problem though unless you have blood pressure problems or are not drinking plenty of water.

Answer 4

Healthier than regular burgers [without the grease & cholesterol], but I'm not sure of the nutrition.

Answer 5

They will give you even better nutrition because guess what?

Veggie burgers are made from bits of tomato and carrot and soy, which is made from beans.

Burgers are made from no, not meat from cows and chickens but the body parts. If you eat a burger you aren't eating cow meat, you could be eating a cow lip or cow liver or tounge.

Answer 6

Veggie burgers are MUCHO DELICIOSO.
However, They don't EXACTLY have the same nutritional value as a Cow Burger may have.
They DO contain protein.

But don't base your entire diet on them...
Try consuming spinach, lettuce, collard greens, Cabbage, Broccoli and such green vegetables for Iron and other vitamins. [:

Veggie Burgers are good for you.
I eat the Organic ones, So I make SURE they're good for me. [:
I'm trying to consume as much organic food as I can. xD
But yeah.
Happy eating!
GO VEG!

-Mucho Luffness.

Answer 7

The major difference is there is less saturated fat in the burger without the animal protien. Lentils are the closest protien there is to beef; it is only missing one amino acid link when compaired on a chemical level to beef. Below I have left a recipe that you can use if you wish to try. Enjoy!

Veggie Lentil Walnut Burgers

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cup dry lentils

4 1/2 cup water

6 tablespoons cider vinegar

3 tablespoon peanut oil or olive oil

3 cups onion, finely minced

12 large cloves garlic, minced

30 large mushrooms, minced

1 1//2 cup walnuts, very finely minced

1.5 - 2 teaspoon salt

1.5 cup fine dry breadcrumbs (plus one extra piece of bread, food processed into crumbs as well)

TVP (texturized vegetable protein)--between 1 and 3 cups

Directions:
Place lentils and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the liquid is gone. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl, add vinegar, and mash well. Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet. Add onions and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except breadcrumbs and TVP, and saute 5 to 10 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. Add the saute and crumbs to the lentils and mix well. Chill for about an hour. Gradually add in TVP to the mix until your burgers are firm enough for your taste (they should be able to form patties without crumbling or oozing all over the place formlessly). Return to the fridge for at least 30 more minutes. Form 4-inch-diameter burgers (aim for thinner rather than thick so they cook through better without burning first). Toss carefully on the grill and cook through, flipping a few times (carefully) until cooked all the way through. Alternative cooking: Fry in a small amount of hot oil on both sides until heated through and crispy on the outside, or broil for 5 to 8 minutes on each side.

NOTES : You can saute the vegetables while the lentils cook. The burgers can be made up to several days in advance and stored in the refrigerator until just before cooking. Uncooked burgers can be individually wrapped and frozen. Defrost before cooking.

Makes 12-18 burgers, depending on size.

Answer 8

As long as you don't base your diet on them, that's fine. It's also a lot better for you than a meat-based burger, as it is less likely to have the saturated fat and cholesterol of meat. There are many different vareties of veggie burgers out there; you're sure to find one that suits you.

Answer 9

There's some good stuff in there, but beware, all veggie burgers are not vegan. Many contain egg, so if you are vegan, you need to read the lables!

Answer 10

Of course they're good for you! And they're better for you than a regular burger!