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BSeitan
Cooked · Plant Proteins
Graded B — 47 out of 100, #6 of 15 plant proteins. Protein carries the score (87/100); micronutrients drags it down (3/100).
The short version: Wheat gluten cosplaying as meat — protein quantity without the quality.
The catch: Pure gluten — protein quality is poor and sodium varies wildly by brand.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 47
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#6 of 15 in Plant Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Seitan healthy?
It grades B — 47 out of 100, #6 of 15 plant proteins in our system. Wheat gluten cosplaying as meat — protein quantity without the quality.
How many calories are in Seitan?
143 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Seitan calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.