Beyond Burger Macros: Complete Nutrition Facts & Comparison

Beyond Meat launched with an ambitious goal: create plant-based meat so good that meat-eaters would choose it. The Beyond Burger, their flagship product, comes remarkably close—sizzling on the grill, bleeding red (from beet juice), and delivering serious protein without the cow.

For macro trackers, Beyond Burger presents an interesting case: nearly identical macros to beef with the same indulgent experience, but plant-based. Whether that matters depends on your values—environmental, ethical, or health-related.

This guide provides complete nutrition facts for Beyond Burger and other Beyond Meat products, compares them to beef and Impossible Burger, and helps you decide if plant-based protein fits your macro plan.

Beyond Burger Macro Overview

Here’s the current Beyond Burger formulation:

Beyond Burger (4oz patty, 113g):

Macro	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	230	-
Protein	20g	40%
Total Carbs	5g	2%
Fiber	2g	7%
Sugar	0g	0%
Fat	14g	18%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	390mg	17%
Iron	4.2mg	25%

Macro ratio: 35% protein, 9% carbs, 56% fat

Key insight: Beyond Burger delivers beef-like macros from plants. The 20g protein is complete, but the 14g fat (including 5g saturated from coconut oil) means this isn’t “light” eating.

Other Beyond Meat Products

Beyond Meat has expanded beyond burgers:

Beyond Beef Ground (4oz serving)

Macro	Amount
Calories	230
Protein	20g
Total Carbs	5g
Fiber	2g
Fat	14g
Sodium	380mg

Use: Tacos, pasta sauce, meatballs—anywhere you’d use ground beef.

Beyond Sausage - Hot Italian (1 link, 76g)

Macro	Amount
Calories	190
Protein	16g
Total Carbs	3g
Fiber	2g
Fat	12g
Sodium	500mg

Note: Higher sodium than burgers, comparable to pork sausage.

Beyond Sausage - Bratwurst (1 link, 76g)

Macro	Amount
Calories	190
Protein	16g
Total Carbs	3g
Fiber	2g
Fat	12g
Sodium	470mg

Beyond Chicken Tenders (4 pieces, 100g)

Macro	Amount
Calories	210
Protein	14g
Total Carbs	11g
Fiber	3g
Fat	12g
Sodium	500mg

Higher carbs than beef products due to breading.

Beyond Meatballs (5 pieces, 110g)

Macro	Amount
Calories	230
Protein	18g
Total Carbs	7g
Fiber	3g
Fat	14g
Sodium	550mg

Beyond Burger vs Beef Burger

The comparison that matters most:

Beyond Burger vs 80/20 Beef

Metric (4oz patty)	Beyond Burger	80/20 Beef
Calories	230	287
Protein	20g	19g
Fat	14g	23g
Saturated Fat	5g	9g
Carbs	5g	0g
Cholesterol	0mg	80mg
Sodium	390mg	75mg

Beyond wins: Fewer calories, less total fat, less saturated fat, zero cholesterol Beef wins: Zero carbs, much less sodium, no processing

Beyond Burger vs 90/10 Lean Beef

Metric (4oz patty)	Beyond Burger	90/10 Beef
Calories	230	199
Protein	20g	22g
Fat	14g	11g
Saturated Fat	5g	4g
Carbs	5g	0g
Sodium	390mg	75mg

Lean beef wins: Fewer calories, more protein, less fat, way less sodium Beyond wins: Zero cholesterol

Bottom line: Beyond Burger competes with regular beef, not lean beef. If you’re choosing lean beef for health reasons, Beyond doesn’t improve your macros.

Beyond Burger vs Impossible Burger

The two leading plant-based burgers:

Metric (4oz patty)	Beyond Burger	Impossible Burger
Calories	230	240
Protein	20g	19g
Total Carbs	5g	9g
Fiber	2g	<1g
Fat	14g	14g
Saturated Fat	5g	8g
Cholesterol	0mg	0mg
Sodium	390mg	370mg
Iron	25% DV	25% DV

Beyond wins: Lower carbs, lower saturated fat, more fiber Impossible wins: Many prefer the taste (heme-based “bleeding”)

See our Impossible Burger macros guide for full details.

What’s Actually in Beyond Burger?

Understanding the ingredients helps evaluate health claims:

Primary protein: Pea protein isolate Fat sources: Canola oil, coconut oil Binders: Methylcellulose (plant fiber), potato starch Color: Beet juice extract (the “bleeding”) Flavor: Natural flavors, yeast extract

Not included: Soy, gluten, GMOs (according to Beyond)

The processing reality: Beyond Burger is highly processed. Multiple extractions, isolations, and recombinations create the final product. This isn’t “whole food” eating—it’s food technology.

Where to Buy Beyond Burger

Beyond Meat is widely available:

Grocery stores:

• Target, Walmart, Kroger, Safeway, Whole Foods
• Usually in the meat section (intentional placement)

Restaurants:

• Many chains offer Beyond options
• Carl’s Jr., Del Taco, Dunkin’, TGI Fridays, and more

Pricing:

• ~$5-7 for 2-pack (8oz)
• More expensive than beef per patty
• Prices dropping as production scales

Diet Compatibility

Keto Diet

Verdict: Acceptable 5g net carbs per patty fits keto, but uses carb budget. Beef has 0g carbs—cleaner for strict keto.

Low-Carb

Verdict: Good choice 5g carbs is reasonable. Not a carb issue for most low-carb diets.

Low-Calorie/Weight Loss

Verdict: Similar to beef 230 calories is comparable to regular beef. Not a weight loss food—just a substitute with similar macros.

Use our macro calculator to see how Beyond Burger fits your targets.

High-Protein

Verdict: Excellent 20g complete protein per patty is solid. Good protein source for plant-based high-protein eating.

Vegetarian/Vegan

Verdict: Yes 100% plant-based. Primary reason people choose Beyond over beef.

Paleo

Verdict: Not recommended Highly processed with isolated proteins and seed oils—antithetical to paleo principles. Paleo would favor actual meat.

Whole30

Verdict: Not compliant Pea protein isolates and seed oils aren’t Whole30 approved. Too processed.

Gluten-Free

Verdict: Yes Beyond Burger is certified gluten-free.

How to Fit Beyond Burger in Your Macros

1,800 calorie cut (150g protein):

• Beyond Burger patty = 230 cal, 20g protein
• 12.7% of calories, 13.3% of protein
• Good protein contribution, watch the fat

2,200 calorie maintenance:

• Room for burger + bun + toppings
• Build full meal around 400-500 cal burger
• Similar to beef—treat it the same

2,800 calorie bulk:

• Easy to incorporate
• Add extra patty for 40g protein
• Good option for plant-based muscle builders

Best Beyond Meat Products by Goal

Highest Protein per Calorie: Beyond Burger (20g/230 cal)

Lowest Carbs: Beyond Burger, Beyond Sausage (3-5g)

Lowest Calories: Beyond Sausage (190 cal)

Best for Burgers: Beyond Burger (obviously)

Best for Ground Meat Recipes: Beyond Beef Ground

Highest Sodium (avoid if watching): Beyond Meatballs (550mg)

Cooking Tips for Better Beyond Burgers

Temperature matters:

• Cook from frozen for best texture
• Medium-high heat for sear
• Don’t overcook—gets dry past medium

Seasoning:

• Beyond tastes milder than beef—season generously
• Salt and pepper minimum
• Garlic powder, onion powder enhance flavor

Toppings:

• Treat like regular burger
• Cheese melts well on it
• All standard toppings work

The Environmental Angle

Many choose Beyond for environmental reasons:

Beyond Meat claims (vs beef):

• 99% less water
• 93% less land
• 90% fewer greenhouse gas emissions

Reality check: These comparisons use specific beef production methods. Regenerative agriculture advocates dispute some claims. But most agree plant-based production uses fewer resources overall.

The macro perspective: Environmental benefits don’t change macros. If you’re tracking purely for body composition, the choice is taste preference.

The Bottom Line

Beyond Burger delivers on its promise: a plant-based patty with beef-like macros and eating experience. The 20g protein is complete and substantial. The 14g fat creates familiar satisfaction.

Choose Beyond Burger when:

• You want plant-based protein without sacrificing burger experience
• Environmental or ethical concerns drive food choices
• You’re vegetarian/vegan wanting traditional burger macros
• You enjoy the taste (many do)

Skip Beyond Burger when:

• You prefer whole food eating (Beyond is highly processed)
• Budget is tight (beef is often cheaper)
• Sodium intake is a concern (390mg per patty)
• You’re doing strict paleo or Whole30

For more on plant-based protein, see our guide on protein as a macronutrient and compare options in our plant protein sources guide.

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Nutrition information sourced from Beyond Meat’s official website and USDA FoodData Central. Values may vary by production batch. Always check packaging for the most accurate information.