Vegetable and Grain Protein Links
Processing Score
9.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7.5/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including artificial colors, corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
845561000614
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size35 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 7g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 20mg
0%
* 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
19 listed · 7 flagged for reviewTEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WATER FOR HYDRATION), CORN OIL, WATER, TORULA YEAST. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES FROM SOYBEAN OIL, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, L-LYSINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, CORN SYRUP, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, VITAMINS (NIACINAMIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B6 [PYFIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], VITAMIN B12 [CYANOCOBALAMIN]), RED 3 FOR COLOR, YELLOW 6 FOR COLOR. BRINE: WATER, SALT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Vegetable and Grain Protein Links scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein (Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein Concentrate, Water For Hydration)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Red 3 For Color, Yellow 6 For Color. Brine: Water): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 91% of the 4,915 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 Vegetable and Grain Protein Links' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Smoke Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Propylene Glycol.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast. Contains 2% Or Less Of Mono- And Diglycerides From Soybean Oil.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamins (Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B1 [Thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B6 [Pyfidoxine Hydrochloride], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], Vitamin B12 [Cyanocobalamin]).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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