Daring Meatless Buffalo Chicken Wings
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
Verdict
Daring Meatless Buffalo Chicken Wings are a pre-seasoned, frozen plant-based alternative to traditional appetizer wings. Its main strength is a respectable protein content, while its main tradeoff is high sodium levels. Overall, it serves as a convenient, flavor-forward choice for game days or party platters.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with celery and carrot sticks and a side of vegan ranch for a classic appetizer platter.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is defined by a strong protein and fiber presence, though the salt content is quite high for a single serving. Saturated fat remains low, keeping the calorie density moderate.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 760mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs | 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 9g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from soy protein concentrate and vegetable oils, with a buffalo-style coating featuring cayenne pepper sauce and garlic. This formulated base relies on refined starches and xanthan gum to achieve its specific texture and stability.
Ingredients
WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA), YELLOW COM FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF. TAPIOCA STARCH, COM STARCH, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED GARLIC, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, DRIED ONION, CAYENNE PEPPER SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE PEPPERS, SALT, GARLIC, DISTILLED VINEGAR), OLIVE OIL, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM., 9G PROTEIN PER SERVING, 170 CALORIES PER SERVING, NON GMO, GLUTEN FREE
