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Is bbq black bean burgers healthy?

BBQ black bean burgers costs about $2.27 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL and more protein. For steadier blood sugar and weight loss, go easy on bbq sauce and hamburger buns.

By health goal

Lower LDL
Good fit
For lower LDL, black beans and oatmeal in bbq black bean burgers help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
In moderation
Go easy on bbq sauce and hamburger buns; using less keeps the dish and helps with steadier blood sugar. Black beans, oatmeal and eggs help.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the salt
Go easy on bbq sauce: it's salty. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
In moderation
Go easy on bbq sauce and hamburger buns; using less keeps the dish and helps with weight loss. Black beans, eggs and lettuce help.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, black beans and eggs in bbq black bean burgers help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Allergies and diets

Contains: eggs · wheat / gluten (bbq sauce, hamburger buns)
Vegetarian
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients.
Vegan
No
No: it has eggs.
Gluten-free
With a swap
Not as usually made. Use a gluten-free version of the sauce for the bbq sauce and gluten-free bread or corn tortillas for the hamburger buns.
Dairy-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients.
Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

3 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
✓
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
✓
Soy or beans in place of some meat
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Helps your LDL
black beans
Beans: soluble fiber and plant protein.
Mayo Clinic
oatmeal
Soluble fiber (beta-glucan) lowers LDL.
Mayo Clinic

What goes in (per portion)

black beans
½ can
oatmeal
¼ cup
eggs
½
red onion
¼
bbq sauce
1 tbsp
hamburger buns
1
lettuce
0 head
tomato
½
cumin
½ tsp
We usually serve it with avocado.

Questions

Is bbq black bean burgers healthy?

BBQ black bean burgers costs about $2.27 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL and more protein. For steadier blood sugar and weight loss, go easy on bbq sauce and hamburger buns.

Is bbq black bean burgers good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL, black beans and oatmeal in bbq black bean burgers help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is bbq black bean burgers OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

In moderation. Go easy on bbq sauce and hamburger buns; using less keeps the dish and helps with steadier blood sugar. Black beans, oatmeal and eggs help.

Is bbq black bean burgers OK for high blood pressure?

Go easy on bbq sauce: it's salty. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is bbq black bean burgers good for weight loss?

In moderation. Go easy on bbq sauce and hamburger buns; using less keeps the dish and helps with weight loss. Black beans, eggs and lettuce help.

Is bbq black bean burgers high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, black beans and eggs in bbq black bean burgers help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does bbq black bean burgers cost to make at home?

About $2.27 a serving, or $9.08 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.

How can I make bbq black bean burgers healthier?

Use less bbq sauce and hamburger buns, and add a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli.

Is bbq black bean burgers gluten-free?

Not as usually made. Use a gluten-free version of the sauce for the bbq sauce and gluten-free bread or corn tortillas for the hamburger buns.

Is bbq black bean burgers vegetarian?

Yes, going by its ingredients.

Is bbq black bean burgers dairy-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients.

What allergens are in bbq black bean burgers?

Its ingredients have eggs and wheat / gluten (bbq sauce, hamburger buns). Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.

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