Just Meat Sesame Ginger Chicken Made From Plants
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Just Meat Sesame Ginger Chicken Made From Plants is a pre-marinated meat alternative designed for easy meal assembly. Its main strength is a high protein content, while its main tradeoff is a significant amount of sodium. Overall, it serves as a flavor-forward shortcut for plant-based dinners.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with steamed broccoli and brown rice for a complete stir-fry bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a dense concentration of protein paired with a high sodium load. Calories and saturated fat are moderate for this type of formulated food.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 490mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs | 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 3g | — |
| Added Sugars | 3g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | — |
| Calcium | 30mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of wheat and soy proteins seasoned with a sesame ginger glaze. This coating introduces refined starches, sugars, and industrial additives like xanthan gum and soy lecithin to maintain texture and flavor.
Ingredients
WATER, WHEAT PROTEIN, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, TAMARI SOY SAUCE, SUNFLOWER AND COCONUT OILS, RICE VINEGAR, SUGAR, GINGER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF BROWN SUGAR, CORN STARCH, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED GREEN ONION, LEMONGRASS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL CHICKEN FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, SESAME SEEDS, SOY LECITHIN, SPICE, TOASTED SESAME OIL, XANTHAN GUM.
