{"id":16032,"date":"2019-10-28T18:25:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T18:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=16032"},"modified":"2022-05-03T19:11:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T19:11:46","slug":"is-the-impossible-burger-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/is-the-impossible-burger-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"But Really, Is the Impossible Burger Healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/plant-based-diet-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">Plant-based eating<\/a> is on the rise, largely due to innovative meat alternatives like the Impossible Burger. But is it healthy? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/author\/jessica-kelley\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jessica Bippen, MS, RD<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, breaks down the impossible burger nutrition facts and answers.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several years after its launch, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/impossiblefoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impossible Burger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continues to have a major moment as a plant-based option at major fast-food chains and burger joints around the country. It claims to rival a standard beef burger in taste, texture, and looks. Even Impossible Burger reviews rave about shocking similarities to juicy beef options. In addition to making a convincing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/30-day-vegan-challenge\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> burger, Impossible Foods prides itself on being environmentally friendly by using significantly less water, land, and resources than regular meat. But the most pressing question remains: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the impossible burger actually healthy?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Below, we break down everything you need to know about impossible burger nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beef-burger-vs-impossible-burger-nutrition\"><b>Beef Burger vs. <\/b><b>Impossible Burger Nutrition<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The creators of the Impossible Burger did an incredible job mimicking not only the taste and texture of a beef patty, but also the nutrition. Both the Impossible Burger and a beef burger contain<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/protein\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fat, and important micronutrients including<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/iron-deficiency\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thiamine,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vitamin-b12-deficiency-signs\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin B12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, niacin, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/zinc-benefits\/\">zinc<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impossible-burger-nutrition-facts\"><b>Impossible Burger <\/b><b>Nutrition Facts<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/faq.impossiblefoods.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360018939274-What-are-the-nutrition-facts-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four-ounce Impossible Burger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">240 calories<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 grams of fat<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 grams of saturated fat<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero cholesterol<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 grams of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/why-do-we-need-protein\/\">protein<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 grams of carbohydrates<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">370 grams of sodium<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 grams of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/benefits-of-soluble-fiber-vs-insoluble-fiber\/\">fiber<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, a four-ounce, 80percent lean beef burger contains:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;290 calories<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 grams of fat<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 grams of saturated fat<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 grams of cholesterol<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 grams of protein<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero carbohydrates<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75 grams of sodium<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No fiber<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the beef burger may have higher overall fat content and cholesterol, the Impossible Burger contains significantly more sodium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impossible-burger-ingredients\"><b>Impossible Burger <\/b><b>Ingredients<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to nutrition, the main difference between an Impossible Burger and a beef burger is the ingredients. The Impossible Burger contains soy protein isolates, fats, natural flavors, and binders. Take one look at the lengthy ingredient list and you can see why it\u2019s called a bioengineered burger, especially compared to beef burgers with only one ingredient. It\u2019s also worth mentioning that many burger joints and restaurants typically take pride in using 100-percent beef burgers. Conversely, fast-food chains often add binders, fillers, and preservatives.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><b>Impossible Burger Ingredients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% or less of: Potato Protein, Methylcellulose, Yeast Extract, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Soy Protein Isolate, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), Zinc Gluconate, Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vitamin-b12-deficiency-signs\/\">Vitamin B12<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><b>Beef Burger Ingredients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 100-percent Beef<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-impossible-burger-health-considerations\"><b>Other Impossible Burger Health Considerations<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The controversial question is if the engineered Impossible Burger is really healthier than beef. As much as I wish there were a straightforward answer to this question, there isn\u2019t. It completely depends on the type of beef to which you compare the Impossible Burger, and your personal opinion on consuming<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/non-gmo-vitamins-why-we-say-no-to-gmo\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">genetically modified organisms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (GMO&#8217;s) and soy isolates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impossible-burger-gmos\"><b>Impossible Burger GMO&#8217;s<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impossible Burger states that the \u201csoy and potato protein gives it a meaty bite. Heme gives it a craveable taste. Coconut and sunflower oils make it sizzle on the griddle. Methylcellulose and food starch hold it together so you can make it into meatballs, kebab, sausage patties\u2014the possibilities are endless.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are you aren\u2019t exactly familiar with heme and methylcellulose. That\u2019s not surprising, as they\u2019re not something you can buy at the store. Soy leghemoglobin (which is also their most controversial ingredient) is genetically engineered by a yeast bacterium, giving the burger its meaty taste. Even though the FDA has deemed soy leghemoglobin safe, there have not been long-term studies conducted on this ingredient in humans. It\u2019s also important to recognize it\u2019s still a genetically-engineered food. Generally speaking, the ingredients in the Impossible Burger are highly processed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impossible-burger-fat-and-nutrient-profiles\"><b>Impossible Burger Fat and Nutrient Profiles<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also raises the discussion of grass-fed and finished beef versus conventional beef. Grass-fed, grass-finished beef indicates that cows freely grazed and foraged throughout their lives. This process is far superior to that of conventional beef regarding both nutritional and environmental aspects. Grass-fed and finished beef usually<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2846864\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contain less total fat and monosaturated fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than conventional grain-fed beef. It also contains<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20807460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">significantly more omega-3 fatty acids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), vitamin A, vitamin E, and other antioxidants. In comparison, conventional beef is typically raised in massive grain feedlots. The result is beef that contains fewer nutrients and more unhealthy fats, growth hormones, and antibiotics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"323027\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #323027;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/impossible-burger-nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"impossible burger nutrition\" class=\"wp-image-30257 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-impossible-burgers-environmental-impact\">The Impossible Burger&#8217;s Environmental Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Personal health matters aside, another controversial topic includes the environmental impact of the Impossible Burger versus regular burgers. Companies making plant-based burgers usually boast about their environmental benefits, but how true are their claims?<\/p>\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/impossiblefoods.com\/mission\/lca-update-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">life cycle assessment<\/a> (LCA) performed by Quantis shows that the Impossible Burger uses 87-percent less water, 96-percent less land, 89-percent fewer GHG emissions, and 92-percent less aquatic pollutants than conventional ground beef.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, there&#8217;s regenerative agriculture, a system of farming that increases biodiversity, enriches soils, improves watersheds, and enhances the ecosystem. In short, cattle farms that use regenerative agriculture return nutrients to the soil and helps it absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Beef from grass-fed and grass-finished cows fall under this category.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Taking a look at the environmental impact of regenerative farming, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.whiteoakpastures.com\/hubfs\/WOP-LCA-Quantis-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">another LCA<\/a> performed by Quantis looked at the carbon footprint at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteoakpastures.com\/meet-us\/savory-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">White Oaks Pastures<\/a>, a 3,000-acre farm following regenerative grazing practices. The report found that the beef from White Oaks Pastures has a carbon footprint 111-percent lower than conventional beef. It also produced a net &#8220;carbon sink\u201d of -3.5 carbon emissions after taking account of all greenhouse gases in the farming operation. The takeaway? This farm actually absorbs more carbon than it releases as carbon dioxide.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>While the Impossible Burger may have the upper hand over conventional beef on the environmental front, regenerative farming can actually play a very valuable role in reducing the carbon footprint that contributes to the effects of climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Impossible Burger isn\u2019t as healthy as you may think, and it shouldn&#8217;t be your go-to when seeking healthier options. If you want to optimize your health, you&#8217;re better off focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/eat-the-rainbow\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">whole foods<\/a> and less processed foods with minimal ingredients. If you\u2019re seeking a healthier source of vegan protein, stick with beans, lentils, organic tofu, tempeh, nuts, and seeds. Otherwise, organic, grass-fed, and grass-finished beef is a healthier option.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>However, I do understand that many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-to-buy-at-costco\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">food purchases<\/a> are made out of convenience. Next time you\u2019re grabbing packaged foods on the go, look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-read-food-labels\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">ingredient list<\/a>. Do you know each by name, could actually buy them, and potentially make that food in your own kitchen? If so, it&#8217;s a less-processed, and in most cases healthier, option.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Next time you want to eat something healthy, I advise skipping the Impossible Burger. There are much better choices out there for clean eating. Vegans can opt for a black bean or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vegeterian-nutritionist-food-diary\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">veggie burger<\/a>, while omnivores can feast on a grass-fed, grass-finished beef burger. 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