Applebee’s Impossible Plant-Based Cheeseburger

Applebee's meatless Impossible Cheeseburger.

Made with a plant-based patty, Applebee’s Impossible cheeseburger is served with two slices of melty American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, and pickles.

All of the burgers at Applebee’s include a side of classic fries. One order of the Impossible Cheeseburger meal has 1,090 calories, 59 grams of fat, 102 grams of carbohydrates, and 39 grams of protein.

Read this reference guide for detailed information about the nutritional value, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the popular veggie burger at Applebee’s Grill & Bar.

Impossible Burger Nutritional Information

Unless otherwise noted, the nutrition facts in this guide are based on a single serving of the meal, which includes one Impossible plant-based cheeseburger with french fries.

Daily Value

Daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the meal contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Use %DV to balance food choices throughout the day based on your dietary goals.

Serving size: 1 Meal

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

100%

Sodium

121%

Cholesterol

12%

MED

%DV based on 2,000 calories; individual needs vary and your DV may be lower or higher.

Calories

Each serving of the veggie-based burger and fries has 1,090 calories. Most of the total calories are derived from dietary fats.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per meal:

  • 530 calories from fat
  • 405 calories from total carbs
  • 155 calories from protein

Nearly half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute approximately 37% of the total calories and the remaining 14% is from protein.

Impossible Burger & Fries

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
49%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
37%
CALORIES FROM Protein
14%

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Applebee’s. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how the plant-based cheeseburger is prepared, or due to additional topping choices and dipping sauces such as ketchup.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 1,090 CALORIES

  • Run 90 minutes
  • Walk 5 hours 50 minutes
  • Golf (carry clubs) 2 hours 50 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Applebee's meatless Impossible Cheeseburger.
Impossible (plant-based) cheeseburger with french fries

Here is a summary of the nutritional information in Applebee’s Impossible® Cheeseburger as an a la carte sandwich as well as the standard menu order, which includes classic french fries.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving (% Daily Value)

Red indicates %DV is high.

Cheeseburger

With Fries

Calories

680

1090

Total Fat

41g (53%)

59g (78%)

Saturated Fat

17g (85%)

20g (100%)

Trans Fat

0g

0g

Cholesterol

35mg (12%)

35mg (12%)

Sodium

1770mg (70%)

2780mg (121%)

Carbohydrates

50g (18%)

102g (43%)

Dietary Fiber

5g (25%)

12g (43%)

Total Sugars

9g

9g

Protein

33g

39g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Dietary Fat

The meat-free Impossible Cheeseburger with a side of fries contains 59 grams of total fat, including 20 grams of saturated fat. That is considered high.

Saturated Fat is High

The amount of saturated fat in one order of the cheeseburger and french fries is 100% of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 530 calories from dietary fats
  • 49% of total calories
  • 180 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Sodium

In addition, the amount of sodium is very high for a single meal. The 2,780 milligrams sodium in Applebee’s Impossible Burger with cheese (including the fries) exceeds the recommended limit for an entire day.

For reference, the FDA recommends American adults to limit daily sodium intake to no more than 2,300 milligrams.

Cheeseburger Ingredients and Allergens

  • Bun is made with pea protein and French fries contain pea starch.

The burger is topped with Tomatoes, Lettuce, and Red Onion.

In addition, there are dozens of ingredients used to create the plant-based patty and to season, prepare, and cook the other items that make up this burger meal, including the french fries, brioche bun, and cheese.

See below for the full list of ingredients in Applebee’s Impossible Cheeseburger.

Ingredients

Patty

Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors, Methylcellulose, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Yeast Extract, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (antioxidant), L-Tryptophan, Soy Protein Isolate, Vitamins and Minerals (Zinc Gluconate, Niacin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12), Salt, Spice, Garlic Powder, Sunflower Oil (as a flow agent)

Brioche Bun

Enriched Flour (wheat, malted barley, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid), Water, Wheat Flour and Malted Barley Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Palm Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Cultured Wheat, Vinegar, Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil, Guar Gum, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Corn Flour, Turmeric and Paprika, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Dextrin, Triglycerides, Pea Protein, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Liquid And Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, TBHQ and Citric Acid (preservatives), Artificial Color, Dimethylpolysiloxane (an anti-foaming agent)

American Cheese

American Cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Color Added, Sunflower Lecithin (to prevent separation)

Pickles

Fresh Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Spices, Garlic, Turmeric, Polysorbate 80

French Fries

Potatoes, Vegetable Oil, Modified Food Starch (potato, corn, tapioca), Rice Flour, Salt, Pea Starch, Dextrin, Leavening, Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, Fryer Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane (an anti-foaming agent), Fry Seasoning Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Soybean Oil, Silicon Dioxide (added to prevent caking)

  • Vegetable Oil contains one or more of the following: canola oil, soybean oil, and/or sunflower oil.
  • Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate and sodium bicarbonate are used for Leavening.
  • Fryer Oil includes liquid and hydrogenated soybean oil, TBHQ and citric acid (preservatives).

Allergens

The Cheeseburger is made with ingredients that contain gluten, milk, and wheat.

Applebee’s Burger Prices

The following table presents the prices and nutritional information for Applebee’s burgers and sandwiches.

Use the small arrows in the top row to sort by menu item, price, calories, or nutrient. If you’re viewing the table on a smaller screen, click the plus icon to expand the row and display additional information.

Updated July 2025PriceCaloriesFatCarbsProtein
Whole Lotta Bacon Burger$15.99157098g107g70g
Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger$15.791580105g102g57g
Neighborhood Burger$14.99140093g93g50g
Quesadilla Burger$15.591580102g95g69g
Whisky Bacon Burger$15.79159097g118g63g
Impossible™ Cheeseburger$14.99109059g102g39g
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger$14.99132080g94g58g
Classic Cheeseburger$13.59121072g94g50g
Classic Burger$12.59109061g93g43g
Spicy Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Sandwich$14.99122062g106g62g
Spicy Honey Mustard Crispy Chicken Sandwich$14.99135070g122g58g
Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich$14.99114058g92g62g
Bacon Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich$14.99132072g109g58g
Bacon Cheddar Grilled Chicken Sandwich$15.29139072g110g76g
Bacon Cheddar Crispy Chicken Sandwich$15.29151081g126g71g
Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13.99122049g140g56g
Sweet & Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich$13.99135070g122g58g
Chicken Fajita Rollup$13.79149086g114g63g
Clubhouse Grille$13.99146081g129g56g
The Prime Rib Dipper$15.99146076g123g73g

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens source: Applebee’s Grill + Bar. Cheeseburger and fries product image courtesy of Applebee’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.

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