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The Essential Cheese Burger
The Essential Cheese Burger by Rustlers provides 219 kcal per 100 g, with 4 g of sugars and 12.6 g of protein. That is 73% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Microwave meals category and comes in a 166 g pack. Contains: beef, gluten, milk, mustard, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cheese burger (166 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 219 kcal | 364 kcal | 139 +58% | |
| Total fat | 7.9 g | 13.1 g | 17% | 5.7 +38% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 5.5 g | 28% | 2.1 +58% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.2 g | 38.5 g | 14% | 14.2 +63% |
| Total sugars | 4 g | 6.6 g | 2.3 +73% | |
| Added sugars | 3.4 g | 5.6 g | 11% | 0.8 +320% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 20.9 g | 42% | 6.9 +82% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 1.8 g | 0.8 +40% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1986 Microwave meals products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other microwave meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Burger Bun [Wheat Flour, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Preservative: E282; Emulsifier: E472e; Antioxidant: E300]. Beef Burger (40%) [Beef, Rice Flakes, Soya Protein, Preservative: E326; Wheat Flour, Potato Fibre, Salt, Dextrose, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Hydrolysed Soya Maize Protein, Barley Malt Extract, Flavouring]. Tomato Relish [Tomato Puree, Sugar, Tomato, Gherkins, Onion, Spirit Vinegar, Cornflour, Salt, Mustard Seeds, Garlic Puree, Dried Red Pepper, Mustard Flour, Lemon Juice, Acidity Regulator: E330]. Processed Cheese Slice [Cheese (Milk), Water, Skimmed Milk Powder, Whey Powder (Milk), Butter (Milk), Emulsifying Salts: E331, E339, E452 Flavouring (Milk), Milk Protein, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Colours: E160a, E160c; Acidity Regulator: E330]
- Allergens
- BeefGlutenMilkMustardSoybeans
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 166 g
- Serving size
- 1 cheese burger (166 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5099556026423
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in The Essential Cheese Burger?
The Essential Cheese Burger contains 219 kcal per 100 g and about 364 kcal per serving (1 cheese burger (166 g)).
How much sugar is in The Essential Cheese Burger?
The Essential Cheese Burger has 4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is The Essential Cheese Burger healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is The Essential Cheese Burger vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does The Essential Cheese Burger contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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