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Classic Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage Patties, 7.4 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Classic Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage Patties, 7.4 OZ

BEYOND MEAT
Available at Whole Foods
180
Calories
11g
Protein
270mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these Beyond Meat breakfast sausage patties in the refrigerated plant-based meat section, grabbed for a quick swap into a weekend brunch, breakfast sandwich, or busy weekday morning. The product feels comforting and nostalgic — mimicking traditional sausage — but the long ingredient list (pea and rice proteins, methylcellulose, refined oils, flavorings, color extracts and added vitamins) and engineered texture are hallmarks of ultraprocessed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 COOKED
Servings per Container: 3
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein11g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WATER, PEA, PROTEIN*, EXPELLER-PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, REFINED, COCONUT, OIL, NATURAL, FLAVORS, INACTIVATED, YEAST, RICE, PROTEIN, METHYLCELLULOSE, YEAST, EXTRACT, [NIACIN, (VITAMIN, B3),, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B6),, THIAMIN, HYDROCHLORIDE, (VITAMIN, B1),, RIBOFLAVIN, (VITAMIN, B2),, FOLIC, ACID, (VITAMIN, B9),, CYANOCOBALAMIN, (VITAMIN, B12)], APPLE, EXTRACT, SALT, POMEGRANATE, EXTRACT, VINEGAR, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, BEET, JUICE, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR), CARROT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Beet Juice Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial formulations and additives — concentrated plant proteins, methylcellulose binder, refined oils, flavorings, color extracts and added vitamins — designed to recreate meat texture and flavor, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Classic Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage Patties, 7.4 OZ

The plant-based breakfast sausage can be a healthier alternative for those looking to reduce meat consumption, offering 11 grams of protein per serving. However, it does contain some seed oils and is relatively high in saturated fat compared to whole food options. So, while it's not the epitome of health, it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingindulgent
$5.49
per package