Soy Protein

(no- that’s not Protein introducing itself in Spanish)

Source: Tofu

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £1.50 for 396g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (12.6g Protein, 1.0g Carbs, 7.1g Fat)

Taste: Tofu is typically known for having a moist soft centre and a crispy fried outside. They have tough skins when fried and can become chewy. When raw, tofu is soft, very crumbly and almost tasteless!

Source: Soya Burgers

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £1.50 for 454g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (18.2g Protein, 6.3g Carbs, 3.5g Fat)

Taste: These soya beans are delicious! They are very low in carbs and fat, and when put together in a bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles and some cheese. We’ve got a winner!

Source: Soya Beans

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £1.60 for 500g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (14.g Protein, 4.9g Carbs, 7.3g Fat)

Taste: Soya beans are just like any other beans. Can be cooked or steamed and made into a soup or a burger! When mixed with other seasoning, they have a soft crumbly texture to them, and when made into a patty — can easily be grilled for a stuffing.

Source: Soya Chunks

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £4.50 for 350g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (51g Protein, 13g Carbs, 1g Fat)

Taste: Soya chunks are delicious! Once cooked, these balls turn into being soft, chewy and very flavour absorbing. They are like mini sponges. They maintain a decent level of firmness when cooked too!

Other Sources of Protein

Source: Egg Whites

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £3.00 for 500ml

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (10.9g Protein, 0.8g Carbs, 0g Fat)

Taste: Egg whites are pretty tasteless. This liquid comes in a thick white gloopy white liquid format. You can’t drink it out of the carton, so we like to mix it with milk or orange juice before swallowing so you can’t taste it. A great protein top up.

Source: Seitan Pieces

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £9.87 for 1050g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (18.3g Protein, 3.9g Carbs, 0.4g Fat)

Taste: Seitan has a moist and firm texture from the outside. From the inside it has a rubbery chewy centre. It’s very popular amongst Chinese cuisines and tastes delicious with Stir fry.

Source: Mock Duck

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £9.00 for 1140g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (12.6g Protein, 3.2g Carbs, 4.2g Fat)

Taste: Mock Duck tastes very similar Duck from my experience. It’s very similar to Seitan as its also made from Wheat Gluten. It’s called mock duck because it has an artificial plucked duck texture. Sounds nasty but tastes lovely.

Source: Tempeh

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £16.90 for 1050g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (19g Protein, 17g Carbs, 7.7g Fat)

Taste: It has a firm texture and is similar in taste to other soy products. The flavour becomes more pronounced as it ages. It’s a traditional soy product originating from Indonesia. It’s made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans.

Source: Eggs

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £1.75 for 696g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (12.6g Protein, 0g Carbs, 9g Fat)

Taste: Eggs are delicious, it’s difficult to describe the taste of eggs. One thing is for sure, there’s no limit to the delicious recipes you can make with these!

Source: Nut Butter

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £1.99 for 280g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (29.6g Protein, 11.6g Carbs, 46g Fat)

Taste: Any nut butter, wether that’s peanut, almond, cashew, or pistachio tastes delicious! You can choose your level of crunchiness when buying them. They often come in a thick, sticky, slightly oily texture.

Source: Quorn Fillets

Where do I get it: Most supermarkets, click here

Cost: £2.00 for 312g

Nutrition Content: Per 100g (11.5g Protein, 4.0g Carbs, 1.5g Fat)

Taste: Quorn has a rigid and distinct flavour which is unique. We’ve been told it has a similar texture to chicken, but it doesn’t taste like chicken. It’s tough, and needs to be cut with a knife. From the inside it has ridges and is tearable like chicken.

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