Theres no arguing that plant-based meat alternative companies are in high demand right now. Beyond Meat went public on May 1, and Impossible Foods, known for its burger that bleeds , is reportedly valued at $2 billion . The companies burgers are sold at several fast-food and restaurant chains , including Burger King, White Castle, Red Robin, Carls Jr. and TGI Fridays. In June, Impossible even reported a burger shortage following increased sales and restaurant partnerships.

Sure, plant-based meat alternatives are better for the planet than meat, but a viral blog post called Beyond Meat Is Beyond Unhealthy got the internet wondering: Are they really that much healthier for our bodies?

We asked nutritionists to weigh in on how they measure up to traditional beef burgers and other popular veggie burgers.