Vegetarian sausages
Tofurky Plant-Based Sausage Italian
13 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 80
Tofurky Plant-Based Sausage Italian scores 80 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 23 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 1.1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Plant-Based Sausage Italian
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 240 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 23 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 240 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 1 link (92 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC TOFU (WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHIORIDE)
- EXPELLER PRESSED NON-GMO CANOLA OIL
- WATER
- SOY SAUCE (WATER, NON-GMO SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT, CULTURE)
- ORGANIC SOY FLOUR
- SUN DRIED TOMATOES
- BASIL
- GRANULATED GARLIC
- SEA SALT
- SPICES
Label text, as published
ORGANIC TOFU (WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHIORIDE) VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN. EXPELLER PRESSED NON-GMO CANOLA OIL, WATER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, NON-GMO SOYBEANS, WHEAT , SALT, CULTURE). ORGANIC SOY FLOUR, SUN DRIED TOMATOES, BASIL, GRANULATED GARLIC, SEA SALT, SPICES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Tofurky
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org