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Original seitan
Original seitan by Blackbird Foods provides 118 kcal per 100 g, with 2.6 g of sugars and 22.4 g of protein. That is 158% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Meats category and comes in a 8 oz pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 portion (76 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal | 90 kcal | 205 −42% | |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 1 g | 1% | 12.9 −90% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g | 4 g | 1% | 3.6 +46% |
| Total sugars | 2.6 g | 2 g | 1 +158% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 1 +25% |
| Protein | 22.4 g | 17 g | 34% | 18.4 +22% |
| Salt | 1.1 g | 0.9 g | 1.5 −26% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3358 Meats products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 76% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 2.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low fat
- 1.3 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 3 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
(vegan): unbleached high-gluten flour, water, organic shoyu (organic whole soybeans, organic whole wheat, salt)
- Allergens
- GlutenSoybeans
Product details
- Quantity
- 8 oz
- Serving size
- 1 portion (76 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianKosherNo GMOsVeganNon GMO project
- Sold in
- United States, world
- Barcode
- 0753182099224
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original seitan?
Original seitan contains 118 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1 portion (76 g)).
How much sugar is in Original seitan?
Original seitan has 2.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original seitan healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Original seitan vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Original seitan contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 29, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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