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

Spicy Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage Patties, 7.4 OZ

BEYOND MEAT
Available at Whole Foods
180
Calories
11g
Protein
270mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Found in the refrigerated or frozen meat-alternatives section, these ready-to-heat patties are the kind of item you grab for a quick weekday breakfast or a nostalgic weekend brunch when you want the familiar savory sausage experience. The product reads indulgent and convenient, but the ingredient list—pea protein, methylcellulose, refined oils, yeast extract, natural flavors and color extracts—signals industrial processing that produces a cohesive, springy, meat-like texture and extended shelf stability.

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, (CELERY), INACTIVATED, YEAST, RICE, PROTEIN, METHYLCELLULOSE, YEAST, EXTRACT, APPLE, EXTRACT, SALT, SPICES, POMEGRANATE, EXTRACT, VINEGAR, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, SMOKED, PAPRIKA, 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 industrially processed ingredients (methylcellulose, protein isolates), multiple refined oils, flavorings and extracts, and colorants—features characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods. These additives are used to mimic meat texture, flavor and shelf stability beyond what whole foods provide.

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

The Spicy Plant-Based Breakfast Sausage Patties can be a healthy choice for those looking to reduce meat consumption or increase plant-based options in their diet. With 11 grams of protein and no cholesterol, they're a decent option for a filling breakfast. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can be subjective — it depends on your overall diet and personal health goals.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$5.49
per package