Black bean burger

plant-proteins

Black bean burger

5/ 10Mixed
Controversy: 6.1

Rated by 11 diets

3 approve3 caution5 avoid
Is Black bean burger Healthy?

It depends — Black bean burger is a mixed bag. Some diets approve it while others urge caution. Context and quantity matter.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto2/10AVOID

Black beans are legumes with approximately 20g net carbs per 100g cooked. A typical burger patty would exceed daily carb allowance. Incompatible with ketogenic carb limits.

Vegan8/10APPROVED

Plant-based burger made from legumes. Whole food foundation, though may contain processed binders and oils. Check label for animal-derived additives.

Paleo1/10AVOID

Black beans are legumes, a core paleo exclusion. Burger patties are typically processed with binders and additives.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Black beans are legumes central to Mediterranean diet principles. A homemade or minimally processed black bean burger aligns well with plant-based emphasis. Score depends on processing level and added ingredients.

Carnivore1/10AVOID

Plant-based legume product with grain binders. Completely incompatible with carnivore diet which excludes all plant foods and legumes.

Whole301/10AVOID

Black beans are legumes, explicitly excluded from Whole30. The burger form does not change the legume classification.

Low-FODMAP2/10AVOID

Black beans are high in GOS (galacto-oligosaccharides), a fermentable oligosaccharide. Even small portions exceed low-FODMAP thresholds. Monash rates black beans as high-FODMAP.

DASH6/10CAUTION

Good fiber and plant protein, but commercial versions often contain added sodium (typically 400-600mg per patty) and may have added oils. Homemade versions are preferable.

Zone5/10CAUTION

Black beans are legumes with moderate glycemic index and good protein. Burger form typically adds binders and oils. Macro profile can fit Zone if portioned carefully, but higher carbs than ideal and processing require balancing with low-glycemic vegetables and monounsaturated fats.

Anti-Inflammatory7/10APPROVED

Black bean burgers provide legume-based protein with fiber, polyphenols, and antioxidants. If minimally processed (whole beans, minimal binders), they align with anti-inflammatory principles. Whole legumes are emphasized in Weil's pyramid. Quality depends on formulation.

GLP-1 Friendly6/10CAUTION

Good protein (10-15g) and fiber (4-6g) from beans. However, often high in fat (8-12g) from binders and oils, and high in sodium (400-600mg). Can be heavy and trigger bloating on GLP-1. Better to eat whole black beans or use TVP-based alternatives. Portion-dependent.

Controversy Index

Score range: 18/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus6.1Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Black bean burger

Vegan 8/10
  • Legume-based
  • Plant-derived ingredients
  • May contain added oils and binders
  • Verify no animal additives
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Legume-based
  • Plant protein
  • Fiber-rich
  • Processing level matters
DASH 6/10
  • Variable sodium content
  • Good fiber source
  • May contain added saturated fat
  • Check ingredient label
Zone 5/10
  • Moderate glycemic index
  • Good plant protein
  • Processing and added oils
  • Higher carb content requires careful balancing
  • legume-based
  • fiber content
  • polyphenols
  • antioxidants
  • formulation-dependent
  • minimal processing preferred
  • Good protein and fiber
  • High fat from binders
  • High sodium
  • Potential bloating trigger
  • Better alternatives exist
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