Sausages are one of the most popular type of meat to choose from, whether its being used for hot dogs on the BBQ days, breakfast or bangers and mash, there's no need to miss out on these goodies if you are on a plant base diet. Sausages being so popular also means there are plenty of meat free sausages alternatives to choose from. In fact, there are so many options, like myself you may be struggling to decide which is best
In this post we have compared the 8 best vegan and vegetarian sausages based on their nutrition. The meat free sausage ranked top of the list and V1 will be the veggie sausage which is nutritionally the best overall. A full nutrition table of all the plant base sausages covered in this post can be found below the top list, so you can compare and make your selection based on what you require in your diet.
V1. The Best Vegan Sausage is - Linda McCartney 6 Frozen Vegetarian Sausages 300g
Reasons to buy
+ Lowest in Fat
+ Highest in Fibre
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Lo win Sugar
+ High in Protein
INGREDIENTS:
Rehydrated Textured Soya Protein (70%), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Soya Protein Concentrate, Seasoning (Sulphites) (Dextrose, Salt, Flavouring, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Colour: Red Iron Oxide), Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Stabiliser: Methyl Cellulose, Tomato Purée, Salt, Raising Agent: Ammonium Carbonates
Most reviewed at, Ocado (176) where it currently has a rating of 3.7 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy these Vegan Sausages by clicking the store below:
£2 | Iceland
£2 | ASDA
£2.20 | Ocado
£2.20 | Morrisons
£2.20 | Waitrose
£2.20 | Sainsbury's
£ currently unavailable | Tesco
V2. Tesco Plant Chef 6 Herby Bangers 300g
Reasons to buy
+ Gluten free sausages
+ 2nd Lowest in Fat
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ High in Fibre
+ High in Protein
Reasons to not buy
- High in Fat
INGREDIENTS:
Rehydrated Textured Soya Protein (58%), Onion Purée, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Soya Protein Concentrate, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Red Onion Powder, Kibbled Red Onion, Salt, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Rosemary, Sunflower Oil, White Pepper, Ginger, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins)
Available at, Tesco where it currently has a rating of 3.2 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy these Vegan Sausages by clicking the store below:
£1.75 | Tesco
V3. VDOGS - Classic Hot Dog Sausages 6 x 100g
Reasons to buy
+ Lowest in Salt
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Sugar
+ High in Protein
Reasons to not buy
- Contains no fibre
- High in Fat
INGREDIENTS:
Seitan (water, wheat protein), rapeseed oil, salt, yeast extract, herb, potato starch, wheat flour, dried red pepper, spices, dried tomato, onion, smoke flavour, spice extract, xantham gum, locust bean gum, agar
Most reviewed at, TheVeganKind (1) where it currently has a rating of 5 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy these Vegan Sausages by clicking the store below:
£5.99 | V DOGS
£7.79 | TheVeganKind
V4. VBites VegiDeli Oregano & Basil Sausages 300g
Reasons to buy
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Sugar
+ High in Protein
Reasons to not buy
- Highest in Fat
INGREDIENTS:
Water, wheat gluten, vegetable oil (rapeseed), soya protein, wholemeal wheat rusk, herbs, salt, dried yeast, yeast extract, sugar, natural flavouring, thickener: methyl cellulose, garlic powder, onion powder, herb & spice extracts, malt extract, black pepper
Most reviewed at, TheVeganKind (37) where it currently has a rating of 4.6 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy these Vegan Sausages by clicking the store below:
£2.69 | VBites
£2.89 | TheVeganKind
V5. Tofurky - Plant-Based Sausage Beer Brats 250g
Reasons to buy
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ Low in Sugar
+ High in Protein
Reasons to not buy
- Contains no fibre
- High in Fat
INGREDIENTS:
Water, wheat gluten, rapeseed oil, tofu (water, soybeans, firming agents [magnesium chloride, calcium chloride] (10%), onions, soy flour, amber ale (water, malted barley, hops, yeast) (3%), sea salt, cane sugar, spices, thickeners: (carrageenan, konjac)
Most reviewed at, TheVeganKind (70) where it currently has a rating of 4.5 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy these Vegan Sausages by clicking the store below:
£3.49 | Natural Grocery
£3.59 | TheVeganKind
£3.65 | Vegan Wholesaler
£3.79 | GreenBay
V6. Wheaty Organic Vegan Sausage Hot Dogs 200g
Reasons to buy
+ Lowest in Saturated fat
+ Lowest in Sugar
+ Highest in Protein
Reasons to not buy
- Contains no fibre
- Highest in Salt
- High in Fat
INGREDIENTS:
Seitan* (water, WHEAT protein*) 82%, high oleic sunflower oil*, yeast extract*, rock salt, spices* (contains MUSTARD*), onion*, thickening agent locust bean gum*, paprika extract*, natural beech wood smoke. * = certified organic
Available at, TheVeganKind where it currently has a rating of 4.3 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy these Vegan Sausages by clicking the store below:
£4.39 | TheVeganKind
V7. Birds Eye Green Cuisine 6 Meat Free Sausages Frozen 300g
Reasons to buy
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ High in Fibre
+ High in Protein
Reasons to not buy
- Highest in Sugar
- Lowest in Protein
- High in Fat
INGREDIENTS:
Rehydrated Pea Protein (63%), Onion, Rapeseed Oil, Apple Fibre, Pea Flour, Stabiliser (Methylcellulose), Sunflower Oil, Pea Fibre, Salt, Potato Starch, Onion Powder, Sugar, Spices, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavouring, Barley Malt Extract, Mushroom Powder, Sage, Mushroom Extract
Most reviewed at, Ocado (76) where it currently has a rating of 3.3 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy these Vegan Sausages by clicking the store below:
£2.50 | Ocado
£2.50 | Sainsbury's
£2.50 | ASDA
£2.50 | Waitrose
£ currently unavailable | Tesco
£ currently unavailable | Iceland
V8. Tofurky Vegan Italian Style Sausages 250g
Reasons to buy
+ Low in Saturated fat
+ High in Protein
Reasons to not buy
- Contains no fibre
- Highest in Saturated fat
- High in Fat
INGREDIENTS:
Tofu (water, soybeans, firming agents [magnesium chloride, calcium chloride]) (30%), wheat gluten, rapeseed oil, water, soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), soy flour, sundried tomatoes (4%), basil, spices, granulated garlic, flavour enhancer: (potassium chloride), sea salt, sunflower oil
Most reviewed at, TheVeganKind (95) where it currently has a rating of 4.6 out of 5. Price along with where you can buy these Vegan Sausages by clicking the store below:
£3.50 | Sainsbury's
£3.59 | TheVeganKind
£3.65 | Vegan Wholesalers
£3.79 | GreenBay
£3.79 | Alternative Store
Top 8 Vegan Sausages Nutrition
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