Plant-Based & Vegetarian • Dr. Praeger's® California Veggie Blend

Southwest Veggie Slider

The White Castle Southwest Veggie Slider costs $2.49 (190 calories, 6g protein) with creamy Southwest Ranch sauce, while the Classic Veggie Slider costs $2.19 (150 calories, 5g protein) and is 100% vegan when ordered without ranch or with Sweet Thai sauce. Both builds feature a grilled Dr. Praeger's® California Veggie Patty made from 9 whole vegetables on a vegan 2×2-inch slider bun.

Menu Pricing & Nutrition Snapshot Southwest Veggie Slider
Official Nutrition Guide
$2.49 In-Store Menu Price

Portion: 1 Slider (79 g / 2.79 oz) · Delivery Est: $3.05

Vegan Build: $2.19 · Combo Meal: $7.69
Calories 190 kcal
Protein 6g plant protein
Carbs 21g 18g net
Fat 10g 2g sat

Vegan Ordering Tip: Order the Classic Veggie Slider ($2.19) or request "No Southwest Ranch" to eliminate dairy and egg, reducing calories from 190 to 150 and fat to 5g.

Veggie Slider Menu Builds

4 builds
What's Included
Wheat, Soy, Milk, Egg
✓
1× Dr. Praeger's® California Veggie Patty Blend of carrots, zucchini, peas, spinach, broccoli, corn, and oats
✓
Creamy Southwest Ranch Sauce Smoky chipotle buttermilk ranch dressing (contains egg & dairy)
✓
Sweet Grilled Onions & Pickles Diced steam-grilled onions and tangy dill pickle slices
✓
100% Vegan Bakery Slider Bun White Castle's signature 2×2-inch soft enriched square bakery bun
Official Nutrition Guide

Southwest Veggie Slider Nutrition Facts & Macros

150 Cal (Vegan) · 190 Cal (Ranch)

A single White Castle Southwest Veggie Slider (79g) provides 190 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated), 380mg sodium, 21g carbs, 3g fiber, and 6g protein. Switching to the Strict Vegan Build (68g) drops calories to 150, reduces fat by 50% to 5g, and eliminates all cholesterol (0mg).

Nutrition Facts

Portion: Southwest Veggie Slider

Serving size 1 Slider (79 g / 2.79 oz)
Amount per serving Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g —
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 380mg 17%
Total Carbs 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g —
Protein 6g 12%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet (2,000 calories).

Daily Value & Macro Breakdown
Protein 12% daily goal
6g
Carbs 8% daily goal
21g
Fat 13% daily goal
10g
Sodium 17% daily limit
380mg
Sat. Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 3g
Net Carbs: 18g
Complete Meal Calorie Range: 150–190 Cal (Slider Only) · 890 Cal (Combo #10) Includes 1 Southwest Veggie Slider (190 Cal), 1 Classic Vegan Slider (150 Cal), or Combo #10 with 2 Veggie Sliders, Small Crinkle-Cut Fries, and a beverage.

Allergen & Cross-Contact Profile

Official FDA major allergen disclosures and vegan kitchen modification protocols.

Contains Declared Allergens:
Wheat (Slider Bun & Patty Oats) Soy (Soybean Oil in Bun) Milk (Southwest Ranch Only) Egg (Southwest Ranch Only)
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Dedicated Grill Zone Notice: White Castle heats Dr. Praeger's vegetable patties on a designated grill zone away from beef and bacon, but all items share commercial kitchen air spaces (see official White Castle allergen guide).

Best Sauces & Vegan Swaps for Veggie Sliders

Compare savory toppings and dairy-free swaps on the White Castle sauce menu.

40 Cal · 90mg Included
Southwest Ranch Sauce

Creamy buttermilk ranch infused with smoky chipotle peppers and southwestern spices.

Contains Milk & Egg
50 Cal · 160mg Free swap
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

Tangy sweet chili glaze with minced garlic and ginger, completely dairy-free and egg-free.

100% Vegan Friendly
5 Cal · 65mg Free swap
Düsseldorf Spicy Mustard

Authentic stone-ground spicy brown mustard with clean heat, zero fat and zero sugar.

100% Vegan Friendly
50 Cal · 210mg $0.79
Smoky BBQ Sauce

Rich hickory tomato barbecue sauce adding sweet smoke flavor to grilled veggie patties.

100% Vegan Friendly
2026 Menu Prices

Southwest Veggie Slider Prices, Combos & Crave Case Costs

A single White Castle Southwest Veggie Slider costs $2.49, while the Classic Veggie Slider costs $2.19 in 2026. Ordering the 30-Slider Veggie Crave Case for $64.99–$71.99 reduces the per-slider unit cost to $2.17–$2.40.

Menu Order Tier Portion In-Store Price Value Note Delivery Est.
Classic Veggie Slider (Sweet Thai / Plain) 1 Vegan Slider (72g) $2.19 $2.19 $2.65 – $2.75
Southwest Veggie Slider (with Ranch) 1 Slider (79g) $2.49 $2.49 $2.99 – $3.15
2 Veggie Sliders (À La Carte Pair) 2 Sliders (158g) $4.38 – $4.98 $2.19 – $2.49 $5.49 – $5.99
Veggie Slider Combo (#10 Meal) 2 Sliders + Small Fries + Drink $7.69 $2.35 eq. $9.29 – $9.69
Veggie Crave Clutch (10-Pack) 10 Veggie Sliders $22.99 $2.30 $27.49 – $28.49
Veggie Crave Case (30-Pack) 30 Veggie Sliders $64.99 – $71.99 $2.17 – $2.40 $78.99 – $84.99

Planning a mixed meat and plant-based group order? Compare party pack pricing and 30-slider bundles on our Crave Case guide.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Southwest Veggie Slider vs. Impossible Slider vs. Cheese Slider

Compared to the Impossible Slider ($2.29, 250 calories, 12g protein), the Southwest Veggie Slider ($2.49, 190 calories, 6g protein) reduces calories by 24% and sodium by 33% by using whole garden vegetables instead of heme-fortified soy protein.

Specification Southwest Veggie Classic (Vegan) Impossible Slider Cheese Slider
2026 Single Price $2.49 $2.19 $2.29 $1.49
Calories 190 kcal 150 kcal 250 kcal 170 kcal
Protein 6g 5g 12g 8g
Total Fat / Sat. Fat 10g / 2g 5g / 0.5g 14g / 6g 9g / 4g
Dietary Fiber 3g (11% DV) 3g (11% DV) 3g (11% DV) 1g (4% DV)
Sodium 380mg 290mg 570mg 360mg
Patty Base Dr. Praeger's® 9 Veg Dr. Praeger's® 9 Veg Soy Protein + Heme 100% USDA Beef
Vegan Feasibility Order No Ranch 100% Vegan by Default Order No Cheese Non-Vegan (Beef & Dairy)
Ingredients & Sourcing

White Castle Southwest Veggie Slider Ingredients

Each Veggie Slider combines a Dr. Praeger's® California Veggie Patty crafted from 9 whole vegetables, sweet grilled onions, and crisp dill pickles on an enriched 2×2-inch square bakery bun with creamy Southwest Ranch sauce.

1. Dr. Praeger's® 9-Vegetable Blend

Formed from real carrots, zucchini, peas, spinach, broccoli, corn, red peppers, and rolled oats delivering natural fiber with zero artificial additives or soy isolates.

2. 100% Vegan Bakery Slider Bun

White Castle's signature square bun contains zero milk, eggs, or animal L-cysteine, baked from simple enriched wheat flour and vegetable shortening.

3. Dedicated Vegetable Heating Zone

Prepared on a dedicated griddle surface separated from beef sliders and bacon grease, ensuring clean vegetarian and vegan prep.

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Questions & Answers

White Castle Southwest Veggie Slider FAQs

Is the White Castle Southwest Veggie Slider vegan? ▼

No, the default White Castle Southwest Veggie Slider is vegetarian rather than strictly vegan because the Southwest Ranch sauce contains dairy buttermilk and egg yolks. However, both the Dr. Praeger's vegetable patty and the White Castle slider bun are 100% vegan—order the Veggie Slider without ranch sauce (or with Sweet Thai sauce, ketchup, or mustard) to make it completely vegan.

Who makes the White Castle Veggie Slider patty? ▼

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods manufactures the official vegetable patty used in White Castle Veggie Sliders. Each patty is blended from real diced carrots, zucchini, peas, spinach, broccoli, corn, red bell peppers, onions, and rolled oats without artificial preservatives or soy protein isolates.

Are White Castle Veggie Sliders cooked on a separate grill from beef? ▼

Yes, White Castle prepares Dr. Praeger's Veggie Sliders on a dedicated heating surface separate from beef and bacon griddles to minimize direct meat grease transfer. Because all stations operate inside the same kitchen, guests with severe medical food allergies should inform the cashier upon ordering.

What is the difference between the Veggie Slider and the Impossible Slider? ▼

The Veggie Slider ($2.19–$2.49, 150–190 calories, 5g–6g protein) uses a whole-vegetable Dr. Praeger's garden patty made from carrots, spinach, and peas, whereas the Impossible Slider ($2.29, 250 calories, 12g protein) uses a soy-and-heme plant-based burger patty engineered to replicate the taste and texture of seared ground beef.

Are White Castle slider buns vegan? ▼

Yes, White Castle signature 2×2-inch white slider buns are 100% vegan. Unlike many fast-food brioche buns, White Castle buns contain zero dairy, zero butter, zero eggs, zero honey, and plant-derived enzymes rather than animal L-cysteine.

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