Sausage, meatless
FDC 174269link (25 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 50 · -13 vs Legumes & beans medianMeatless sausage scores 50 of 100, a Fair rating that places it 46th of 60 in the Legumes & beans category, under the category median of 63. Protein leads at 41% DV per 100 grams, with iron adding 21% DV and smaller contributions from vitamin E and fiber at 14% DV and 10% DV.
It is cooked and eaten much like a meat sausage, pan fried or grilled, with a single link, 25 grams, as the typical serving. The caveat worth knowing is sodium, which reaches 888 milligrams per 100 grams, a common trait of processed plant based sausages built for flavor. Unsalted peanut butter scores meaningfully higher in the same category for anyone weighing plant based protein options.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 255 kcal | 13% |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 888 mg | 39% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 20 g | 41% |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2.1 mg | 14% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.73 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 222 mg | 10% |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
| Potassium | 58 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.93 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53 mg | 4% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174269Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the legumes & beans median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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