Legumes & beans

Sausage, meatless

FDC 174269link (25 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 50 · -13 vs Legumes & beans median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Sausage, meatless is middling for nutrient density at 50 of 100. Within legumes & beans it ranks 46 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (41% DV), an excellent source of iron (21% DV), a good source of vitamin e (14% DV). Most of its 255 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (888 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20.3 g · 29%Carb 8.1 g · 12%Fat 18.2 g · 59%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories255 kcal13%
Total fat18 g23%
Saturated fat2.9 g15%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium888 mg39%
Carbohydrate8.1 g3%
Dietary fiber2.8 g10%
Sugars0 g
Protein20 g41%
Potassium231 mg5%
Calcium63 mg5%
Iron3.7 mg21%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E2.1 mg14%

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FDC 174269

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein41% DV
Iron21% DV
Vitamin E14% DV
Dietary fiber10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density50 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g2.8 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g888 vs 203 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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