Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich: calories, sugar and salt

Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich contains 432 kcal per sandwich — 22% of the adult 2,000 kcal daily reference intake, 28% for a child aged 7 to 10, and 33% for a child aged 4 to 6. It is the highest calorie vegan breakfast option at Starbucks and the second highest calorie breakfast sandwich overall, behind only the Traditional Sausage Sandwich at 495 kcal. The combination of the Beyond Meat patty, coconut oil-based cheese alternative and breakfast roll drives the calorie total.

Per sandwich: 432 kcal, 17g fat (8.9g saturated), 46g carbohydrate (3.1g sugar), 21g protein, 2.1g salt. The saturated fat at 8.9g is 45% of the adult daily guideline of 20g — high for a vegan item and reflects the coconut oil content in both the Beyond Meat patty and the coconut oil cheese alternative. The sugar at 3.1g is 10% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g. The salt at 2.1g is 35% of the adult daily limit of 6g.

Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich contains 3.1g of sugar per sandwich — 0.8 teaspoons and 10% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g. For a child aged 4 to 6, this uses 16% of their daily free sugar limit. The sugar is low for a breakfast sandwich and comes from the roll and the small amount of sugar in the tomato relish and Beyond Meat patty recipe rather than any added sweetener. The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.

Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich contains 2.1g of salt per sandwich — 35% of the adult daily limit of 6g and 70% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6. This is the highest salt of any breakfast sandwich at Starbucks and the highest salt vegan item on the entire menu. The salt comes from the Beyond Meat patty — which contains salt as a significant seasoning ingredient to replicate the flavour of meat — the coconut oil cheese alternative and the breakfast roll. Salt is a key flavour component in plant-based meat alternatives to achieve a convincing savoury taste.

Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich contains 8.9g of saturated fat per sandwich — 45% of the adult daily guideline of 20g and 56% for a child aged 4 to 6. This is unexpectedly high for a vegan item. The saturated fat comes from two sources of coconut oil: the coconut oil used in the Beyond Meat patty itself, and the coconut oil in the two different coconut oil-based cheese alternatives used in the recipe. Coconut oil is one of the most saturated fats in the food supply, higher in saturated fat per gram than butter.

Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich contains 21g of protein per sandwich — 42% of the adult daily reference intake of 50g. The protein comes primarily from the pea protein isolate in the Beyond Meat patty, which makes up 50% of the patty by weight. Pea protein is a high-quality plant protein that provides a complete amino acid profile. At 21g for 432 kcal the protein-to-calorie ratio is comparable to the Smoked Bacon Roll at 21g for 400 kcal, though the higher calorie count slightly reduces the efficiency of the vegan option.

Yes. Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It contains no animal-derived ingredients. The cheese alternative uses coconut oil and starch rather than dairy. The Beyond Meat patty uses pea protein, rice protein and mung bean protein rather than meat or egg. It is the only vegan hot breakfast sandwich at Starbucks. Starbucks prepares food in stores where all 14 major allergens are present — cross-contamination with dairy or egg cannot be fully guaranteed.

Yes. NOVA 4, ultra-processed — and it has one of the most complex ingredient lists of any item at Starbucks. The Beyond Meat patty contains methylcellulose as a binder, sunflower lecithin as an emulsifier, pomegranate extract as a colour, dipotassium phosphate as a mineral and smoke flavouring. One coconut oil cheese alternative contains modified maize starch and carrageenan — a controversial emulsifier derived from seaweed. A second coconut oil cheese alternative contains rowanberry extract as a colour and maltodextrin. Industrial additives are present throughout every component of the sandwich.

Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich contains wheat/gluten and soya as declared allergens. The wheat comes from the breakfast roll. The soya comes from the soya protein concentrate used alongside the pea protein in the Beyond Meat patty. It does not contain milk, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin, molluscs or sulphites. The absence of milk and egg as declared allergens is notable for a breakfast sandwich — reflecting the entirely plant-based recipe. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy before ordering.

At 2.1g of salt — 70% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 — the Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich is not appropriate for younger children. The 8.9g saturated fat from coconut oil uses 56% of their daily guideline. At 432 kcal it is the highest calorie vegan breakfast option at Starbucks, representing 33% of the daily calorie need for a child aged 4 to 6. Despite being vegan and containing no nitrites, the salt and saturated fat content make it unsuitable as a children's breakfast choice. For younger children, the Classic Porridge or Egg White Bites are considerably more appropriate.

Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich contains 8.9g of saturated fat — 45% of the adult daily guideline — despite containing no animal products. This is because coconut oil is used in two separate components: the Beyond Meat patty itself and two different coconut oil-based cheese alternatives. Coconut oil is approximately 90% saturated fat by composition — higher than butter at around 63% — making it one of the most saturated plant-derived fats available. The use of coconut oil as the fat source in plant-based cheese alternatives is common due to its melting properties, but it significantly elevates the saturated fat content compared to dairy-based alternatives.

At 3.1g of sugar the Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich leaves significant room for a drink. A plain oat milk Cappuccino or Flat White adds around 6-9g from oat milk, keeping the total at 9.1-12.1g — well within the adult daily limit. A Caramel Macchiato with oat milk adds around 23g, bringing the total to 26.1g — within the adult limit. Given the already high salt at 2.1g and saturated fat at 8.9g in the sandwich, an unsweetened Americano or herbal tea is the most appropriate pairing on overall nutritional grounds.

The Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich contains 432 kcal versus 400 kcal in the Smoked Bacon Roll — 32 more calories. Salt is lower at 2.1g versus 2.3g. Saturated fat is higher at 8.9g versus 4.5g — reflecting the coconut oil content. Protein is the same at 21g. The Beyond Meat option contains no nitrites; the Smoked Bacon Roll contains both sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate. The Beyond Meat Sandwich has a more complex ingredient list with methylcellulose, carrageenan and smoke flavouring; the Smoked Bacon Roll's additive profile is simpler. For vegans, the Beyond Meat Sandwich is the only option. For those avoiding nitrites, it is also preferable to the Bacon Roll despite its higher saturated fat.

Starbucks Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich is the only vegan hot breakfast sandwich at Starbucks — a meaningful distinction for those following a plant-based diet. It delivers 21g of protein from pea, rice and mung bean proteins with no nitrites, no dairy and no egg. The trade-offs are the 2.1g salt — the highest of any breakfast sandwich — and the 8.9g saturated fat from coconut oil that is higher than most dairy-containing breakfast items. The ingredient list with methylcellulose, carrageenan and smoke flavouring is the most complex of any breakfast item. Only two allergens are declared — wheat and soya. For vegan adults prioritising protein and avoiding nitrites, it is the only breakfast sandwich option at Starbucks, with the salt and saturated fat content being the primary nutritional trade-offs.