I reviewed both Beyond and Impossible burgers back in 2019, shortly after their introduction to the marketplace. In the intervening 5 years, both brands have been refining their recipes, so I wanted to revisit this topic and tell you what’s changed. You can listen to my review here. Below, you’ll find a table comparing the two with lean ground beef.
| Nutrition | Impossible Beef | Beyond Beef | 80% lean beef | 90% lean beef |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories (per 113g) | 230 | 230 | 287 | 199 |
| Total Fat | 13 g | 14 g | 23 g | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g | 2 g | 9 g | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 80 mg | 73 mg |
| Sodium | 370 mg | 310 mg | 75 mg | 75 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9 g | 8 g | 0 | 0 |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 2 g | 0 | 0 |
| Protein | 19 g | 21 g | 19 g | 23 g |
| Calcium | 180mg | 120mg | 20mg | 13mg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 4 mg | 2.4 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 370 mg | 305 mg | 363 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 mcg | ? | 2.4 mcg | 2.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 5 mg | ? | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Ingredients | Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% Or Less Of: Methylcellulose, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Yeast Extract, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (Antioxidant), L-tryptophan, Soy Protein Isolate, Zinc Gluconate, Niacin, Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12 | Water, Pea Protein*, Avocado Oil, Natural Flavors, Rice Protein, Lentil Protein, 2% or less of Methylcellulose, Potato Starch, Pea Starch, Potassium Lactate (to preserve freshness), Faba Bean Protein, Apple Extract, Pomegranate Concentrate, Potassium Salt, Spice, Vinegar, Vegetable Juice Color (with Beet). | Beef | Beef |
You mentioned that the Beyond Burger’s new formulation isn’t available in stores yet, but is the Impossible Burger’s new formulation available in stores?