Gardein, Sizzling Szechuan Beefless Strips
Processing Score
13.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 58 ingredients, including artificial colors, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
842234001381
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size72 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 11g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
41 listed · 7 flagged for reviewGARDEIN: WATER, EXPELLER PRESSED/CANOLA OIL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN*, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE*, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS (FROM PLANT SOURCES), PEA PROTEIN, CARROT FIBER, BEETROOT FIBER, SPICES, MOLASSES, WHEAT STARCH*, SOY LECITHIN*. BREADING: WATER, WHEAT FLOUR*, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN*, BAKING POWDER, CANOLA OIL, YEAST, SOY FLOUR, SPICE, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM. SAUCE: WATER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL**), PLUM, MISO PASTE (SOYBEANS, SALT, RICE, ALCOHOL**), GARLIC, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, RED CHILI FLAKES, XANTHAN GUM, VINEGAR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Gardein, Sizzling Szechuan Beefless Strips scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate*): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (From Plant Sources)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin*. Breading: Water): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Plant-Based Proteins, this product is more processed than about 85% of the 990 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Gardein, Sizzling Szechuan Beefless Strips' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum. Sauce: Water, Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Expeller Pressed/Canola Oil, Canola Oil, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract, Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Organic Cane Sugar, Molasses, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Powder.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Red Chili Flakes.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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