McCain Veg Burger Patty
Red flags
- −Red flag: Refined flour (maida) base
- −Red flag: Palm oil listed
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Ingredients, decoded
17 listed- Potato
- Carrot
- Peas
- Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Bread Crumb)
- Yeast (Bread Crumb)
- Iodized Salt (Bread Crumb)
- Antioxidant (INS 300)
- Palmolein Oil
- Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Batter)
- Maize Starch (Batter)
- Iodized Salt (Batter)
- Thickener (INS 466)
- Rice Flakes
- Maize Starch
- Spices and Condiments
- Iodized Salt
- Parsley
EA3
Our take
CleanPlate reviewMostly vegetables, but very salty.
McCain's Veg Burger Patty is made of potato, carrot and peas, coated in a maida breadcrumb and batter, and pre-fried in palmolein.
CleanPlate scores it EA3. The E for nutrition reflects very low protein and micronutrient value for the calories. The A for ingredients is a good result, since the list is mostly vegetables with few additives. The 3 for risk is driven by sodium.
How EA3 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 3.3 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 207 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Potato
- Main fat
- Palmolein Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 2
- Flagged
- Maida, Palmolein
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 540.3 mg
- Saturated fat
- 4 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
Potato, carrot and peas lead the list, followed by a maida breadcrumb, palmolein and a batter of maida and maize starch. The only additives are vitamin C (300) and thickener CMC (466).
Per 100 g: 207 kcal, 3.31 g protein, 8.25 g fat (3.97 g saturated) and 540 mg sodium. Sugar is under 1 g.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumConcern
540 mg per 100 g. A patty in a bun with sauce and cheese climbs fast.
- Low proteinWorth watching
3.3 g per 100 g. It will not fill you up like a paneer or bean patty.
- PalmoleinWorth watching
Adds saturated fat, and home frying adds more.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "A veg patty is a protein source"
At 3.3 g per 100 g, it is mostly carbohydrate.
Myth: "Frozen means full of preservatives"
This patty relies on freezing, not preservatives.
How often, and how
- AdultsOccasional; bake or air-fry
- ChildrenOccasional, with a low-salt bun and salad
- Watching blood pressureLimit
Smarter ways to eat it
Air-fry or bake
Avoid adding more oil at home.
Boost protein
Add a slice of paneer or a spoon of hung curd to the burger.
Common questions
Is McCain Veg Burger Patty healthy?
McCain Veg Burger Patty scores EA3 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: Refined flour (maida) base; Palm oil listed. On the plus side: No added sugar.
What does the EA3 score mean?
The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.
Which ingredients in McCain Veg Burger Patty should I watch?
Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Bread Crumb) (Maida), Palmolein Oil (Palmolein), Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) (Batter) (Maida).
Last reviewed June 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.