Lightlife Gimme Lean Sausage, Plant-Based
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Lightlife Gimme Lean Sausage, Plant-Based is a soy-based meat alternative designed for savory dishes. Its main strength is a respectable protein content, while its main tradeoff is a heavily formulated profile. Overall, it serves as a convenient substitute for traditional breakfast or dinner sausages.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it sliced in a breakfast hash with sautéed potatoes and peppers or crumbled into a hearty plant-based pasta sauce.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is lean with no saturated fat and a solid amount of protein per serving. However, the sodium levels are notable for the portion size.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs | 7g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
This product is built from soy protein concentrate and isolate, using soybean oil and soy sauce for flavor. The texture and taste are achieved through a combination of refined starches, industrial gums, and natural flavors.
Ingredients
Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Soybean Oil, Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Wheat), Contains Less than 2% of: Wheat Gluten, Methylcellulose (from Plant Fiber), Potato Starch, Apple Fiber, Spices, Sea Salt, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavors, Caramelized Sugar, Beet Powder (Color).
