Impossible Foods' and Beyond Meat's plant-based burgers aren't actually healthier than the fast-food originals

• Fast-food chains are jumping on the meatless bandwagon, with deals with plant-based "meat" makers such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods.
• While many customers assume that these meatless burgers are healthier, the nutritional info tells a different story.
• In most ways, plant-based burgers are similar to fast-food icons — but they tend to contain significantly more sodium.

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