Calories in Veggie burger, on bun, with cheese
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Veggie burger, on bun, with cheese contains 243 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (181 g) provides about 440 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetable sandwiches/burgers on FoodFactly, where the median is 171 kcal per 100 g across 11 foods.
100 g provides 121% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 51% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 44% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.2 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 3.8 g | |
| Protein C | 14 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A C | 38 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.6 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.2 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 1.5 mg | 121% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.4 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 112 µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.2 µg | 51% |
| Choline C | 17.9 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 245 mg | 19% |
| Iron C | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 39 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 216 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 224 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 24.4 µg | 44% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 23%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 32%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14 gin the top quarter of vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 6.2 g)
- Fiber3 gin the top quarter of vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars3.8 gbelow the median for vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 3.9 g)
- Fat8.4 gin the top quarter of vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 6.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gin the top quarter of vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 2.3 g)
- Sodium600 mgin the top quarter of vegetable sandwiches/burgers (median 446 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.084 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.065 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.088 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.43 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.61 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 15 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5 µg |
| Retinol C | 36 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 47.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 21 µg |
| Folate, food C | 76 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0.93 µg |
Other forms of Veggie burger
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veggie burger, on bun | 224 | 13 g | 30.8 g | 5.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza, cheese, from school lunch, thick crust | 254 | 14.6 g | 28.1 g | 9.3 g |
| Bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich on wheat | 229 | 12 g | 27.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Burrito, chicken, cheese | 244 | 13.7 g | 28.3 g | 8.1 g |
| Pizza, with meat other than pepperoni, from school lunch, thick crust | 257 | 13.3 g | 30.6 g | 9.1 g |
| Pizza, cheese, from school lunch, medium crust | 250 | 13.7 g | 29.7 g | 8.6 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, from school lunch, thick crust | 259 | 14.4 g | 28.3 g | 9.8 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, vegetarian, on bun | 251 | 15.8 g | 24.3 g | 9.9 g |
| Chicken fillet sandwich, from school cafeteria | 251 | 14.6 g | 29.8 g | 8.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in veggie burger?
100 g of veggie burger has 243 kcal. 1 sandwich (181 g): about 440 kcal.
Is veggie burger high in protein?
Veggie burger contains 14 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.3 g in 1 sandwich (181 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetable sandwiches/burgers, that is among the highest quarter (median 6.2 g).
How many carbs are in veggie burger?
Veggie burger has 27.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in veggie burger?
Veggie burger contains 8.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does veggie burger contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (121% DV), Vitamin B12 (51% DV), selenium (44% DV), Folate (B9) (28% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in veggie burger?
100 g contains 600 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707482. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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