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Upton's Naturals Chorizo Seitan
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Seitan

Upton's Naturals Chorizo Seitan

228 g

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • High in salt
  • No additives
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Why it scores 79

Upton's Naturals Chorizo Seitan scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  3. Protein 29.8 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

Better tofu and tempeh

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The Receipt

Chorizo Seitan

START100

Ingredients

  • Wheat gluten
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.9 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [2]
  • Energy 175 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [3]
  • Protein 29.8 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−3.5
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 14 = 86 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

GTIN 00689076762779 · 2026-03-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy175 kcal
Fat0.9 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates8.8 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber1.8 g
Protein29.8 g
Salt1.9 g

Serving: 1 serving (57 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Water, vital wheat gluten, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt), apple cider vinegar, garlic, guajillo, oregano, sea salt, onion, cumin, black pepper.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest seitan in the US

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk