Garden Burger

A Garden Burger is a popular plant-based patty designed to mimic the texture and satisfaction of a traditional meat burger. It typically features a base of vegetables like mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, combined with grains such as brown rice or oats, and bound together with ingredients like soy protein or egg. This style of vegetarian burger originated in the United States, with the Garden Burger brand itself launching in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1990s.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Garden Burgers are generally moderate in protein and carbohydrates, with a lower fat content compared to beef burgers. They are a good source of dietary fiber and often provide key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and various minerals from their vegetable and grain components. A typical frozen patty contains roughly 100-150 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	380 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Potassium	290 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	2 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg

Per 1 burger patty (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Garden Burger was a pioneer in making vegetarian eating more mainstream and accessible in American casual dining and grocery stores. Nutritionally, its unique blend of whole vegetables and grains offers a more complex flavor and nutrient profile than many highly processed meat substitutes.