Vegetarian meat substitute
Vegetarian meat substitute provides 346 kcal per 100 g, with 7.7 g of sugars and 42.3 g of protein. That is 655% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meats category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (26 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 346 kcal | 90 kcal | 205 +69% | |
| Total fat | 15.4 g | 4 g | 5% | 12.9 +19% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 4.8 −60% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.9 g | 7 g | 3% | 3.6 +648% |
| Total sugars | 7.7 g | 2 g | 1 +655% | |
| Dietary fiber | 11.5 g | 3 g | 11% | 1 +1005% |
| Protein | 42.3 g | 11 g | 22% | 18.4 +131% |
| Salt | 4.6 g | 1.2 g | 1.5 +207% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3359 Meats products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 49% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- High fiber
- 11.5 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
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
Texture vegetable protein (soy flour, caramel color, red 3, soybean oil, salt, natural flavoring).
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (26 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0000946701306
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Vegetarian meat substitute?
Vegetarian meat substitute contains 346 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (26 g)).
How much sugar is in Vegetarian meat substitute?
Vegetarian meat substitute has 7.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Vegetarian meat substitute healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Vegetarian meat substitute contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Vegetarian meat substitute contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; California bans it in food from January 1, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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