Meat analogues
Beyond Steak Plant-Based Seared Tips
10 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 65
Beyond Steak Plant-Based Seared Tips scores 65 out of 100 (Good) 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
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), emulsifier, flavor enhancer, flavoring and industrial protein. Emerging
- plus 4 points Protein 23.9 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Plant-Based Seared Tips
Ingredients
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
- Fava bean protein minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.1 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 193 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 23.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 35 = 65
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 193 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 23.9 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 0.75 cup (88 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- WHEAT GLUTEN
- FABA BEAN PROTEIN
- EXPELLER-PRESSED CANOLA OIL
- SALT
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- SPICE
- GARLIC POWDER
- ONION POWDER
- POMEGRANATE CONCENTRATE
- YEAST EXTRACT
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE COLOR
Label text, as published
WATER, WHEAT GLUTEN, FABA BEAN PROTEIN, EXPELLER-PRESSED CANOLA OIL, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, AND LESS THAN 1% OF SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, POMEGRANATE CONCENTRATE, YEAST EXTRACT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE COLOR
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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