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365 Traditional Meatless Plant-Based Burgers: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
365 traditional meatless plant-based burgers received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with real onion and garlic buried under refined protein, oil, and a texture helper. Eat it occasionally rather than as a daily staple. The main drivers are methylcellulose, undefined natural flavors, and the refined soy and sunflower fractions. Main considerations include methylcellulose synthetic binder, undefined natural flavors, and refined soy protein and sunflower oil. Simpler options: Choose bean, lentil, or mushroom patties with few named ingredients; look for patties that name each spice and avoid methylcellulose and natural flavors.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Methylcellulose synthetic binder
- Undefined natural flavors
- Refined soy protein and sunflower oil
Simpler options to consider
- Choose bean, lentil, or mushroom patties with few named ingredients
- Look for patties that name each spice and avoid methylcellulose and natural flavors
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- 365 Traditional Meatless Plant-Based Burgers
- Brand
- 365
- Category
- Meat & Poultry (source: Frozen Patties And Burgers)
- GTIN / UPC
00099482490171- Serving size
- 71 g (1 patty)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Traditional Meatless Plant-Based Burgers
365
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Methylcellulose and natural flavors sit in a plant-based patty that's otherwise built from soy protein and sunflower oil.
Consider This
Soy protein concentrate, expeller-pressed sunflower oil, and potato starch are refined fractions typical of factory-formulated meat alternatives.
Good Substitutes
Try whole-food bean, lentil, or mushroom patties with onion, garlic, and oats instead.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with real onion and garlic buried under refined protein, oil, and a texture helper. Eat it occasionally rather than as a daily staple. The main drivers are methylcellulose, undefined natural flavors, and the refined soy and sunflower fractions.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Methylcellulose synthetic binder
- Undefined natural flavors
- Refined soy protein and sunflower oil
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Methylcellulose — Synthetic texture binder
- Natural Flavors — Undefined flavor system
- Expeller Pressed Sunflower Seed Oil — Refined seed oil
- Organic Cane Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Spices — Vague category term
Highest concern ingredients
- Methylcellulose (7/10) — Synthetic binder additive
- Natural Flavors (7/10) — Undefined flavor system
- Soy Protein Concentrate (5/10) — Isolated protein fraction
Better choice tips
- Choose bean, lentil, or mushroom patties with few named ingredients.
- Look for patties that name each spice and avoid methylcellulose and natural flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ONIONS, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, METHYLCELLULOSE, POTATO STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, DRIED GARLIC, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SEA SALT, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ONION POWDER, SALT, SPICES.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
MethylcelluloseConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Methylcellulose is a texture-binding additive used in engineered meat alternatives.
Additional note
Synthetic binder that holds patty structure.
Family watchlist
Synthetic binder additive
Natural FlavorsConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavors can hide many undisclosed components behind one label term.
Additional note
Undefined flavor system with unknown sources.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
Soy Protein ConcentrateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined protein
What this is
Refined protein
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated soy protein signals rebuilt-food formulation.
Additional note
Isolated protein fraction used for structure.
Expeller Pressed Sunflower Seed OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users avoiding industrial oils.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for fat and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
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Yeast ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor extractAdditive
What this is
Flavor extract
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Yeast extract is a concentrated savory flavor input.
Additional note
Concentrated flavor ingredient.
Barley Malt ExtractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Malt extract is a refined sweetening syrup added for flavor.
Additional note
Malt-derived sweetener and flavor syrup.
SpicesConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Spices is a broad label term without specific named sources.
Additional note
Broad spice category with unspecified sources.
Family watchlist
Vague spice blend
Potato StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernStarch
What this is
Starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch adds bulk and binding to the formula.
Additional note
Refined starch used for texture.
Organic Cane SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sugar is commonly flagged by users tracking added sweeteners.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added for flavor.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic ingredient with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple hydration base.
OnionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Real vegetable with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Recognizable vegetable.
Dried GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried garlic with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Dried vegetable seasoning.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning.
Onion PowderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried onion with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Dried onion seasoning.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation score, not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sea salt". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein concentrate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein concentrate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein concentrate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein concentrate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "protein concentrate", "soy protein". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "malt". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is 365 Traditional Meatless Plant-Based Burgers highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
365 Traditional Meatless Plant-Based Burgers shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
365 Traditional Meatless Plant-Based Burgers: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include organic cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good plant protein from soy protein concentrate; Low sugar and no saturated fat per patty; Short, recognizable ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Methylcellulose and natural flavors signal processing; Sunflower seed oil as primary added fat; Moderate sodium per patty.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same meat & poultry differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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