Beyond meat vs Shawarma
Overall, Shawarma has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Beyond meat | Shawarma |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 248 kcal | 130 kcal |
| Fat | 9.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | — | 4 g |
| Protein | 12 g | 22 g |
| Additives | 11 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Soybeans | Gluten, Mustard, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Shawarma has 48% fewer calories (130 kcal vs 248 kcal).
- Shawarma has 89% less fat (1.1 g vs 9.8 g).
- Shawarma has 94% less saturated fat (0.3 g vs 5.2 g).
- Shawarma has 72% less sugar (0.5 g vs 1.8 g).
- Shawarma has 26% less salt (0.9 g vs 1.2 g).
- Shawarma has 45% more protein (22 g vs 12 g).
- Shawarma has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Shawarma lists: Mustard.
Ingredients
Beyond meat
Breakfast roll [wheat flour (WHEAT flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, RYE flour, yeast, salt, durum WHEAT semolina, malted WHEAT flour, flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid], Beyond Meat patty (28%) [water, pea protein, rapeseed oil, refined coconut oil, flavouring, yeast, rice protein, yeast (yeast, niacin, vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid), stabiliser: methylcellulose, apple fibre, salt, spices, apple extract, pomegranate extract, maize vinegar, concentrated lemon juice, yeast extract, garlic powder, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin, onion powder, carrot powder], coconut oil alternative to cheese (11%) [coconut oil, modified starch, starch, salt, flavouring, olive extract, colour: beta carotene, vitamin B12], tofu (8%) [water, SOYA beans, salt, nigaril, signature tomato relish (water, tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, roasted tomato (roasted tomato, tomato concentrate, sunflower oil, olive oil, salt, oregano, sugar, garlic), rapeseed oil, red chilli purée, cornflour, onion, lemon juice, garlic purée, ginger purée, salt, oregano, black pepper], Sheese coconut oil alternative to cream cheese (3%) [water, coconut oil, SOYA protein concentrate, salt, acidity regulator: lactic acid, sugar, tricalcium citrate, thickener. carrageenan, flavouring], ground turmeric.
Shawarma
Water, plant protein (soy, wheat) (16%), soy flour, wheat flour, corn starch, flavourings (contains mustard), spices, barley malt, yeast extract, salt, vitamin B12.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Beyond meat or Shawarma?
Overall, Shawarma has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Shawarma has fewer calories: 130 kcal versus 248 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Shawarma has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 1.8 g per 100 g.