Meat or meat replacers: what does Nutri-Score say?

The Nutri-Score has been introduced in a few countries in the EU to help consumers choose healthier foods. Meat replacers in the Netherlands score well, often better than their meat counterparts. This is mainly due to a lower saturated fat content and higher fibre content; salt levels are comparable in flavoured meats and meat replacers. Almost all are a good source of protein as is meat. Nutri-Score seems to give a first insight in relevant aspects of nutritional quality of meatreplacers. Despite generally good Nutri-Scores, only a handful of the investigated meat replacers would qualify as suitable for daily consumption according to the Dutch food based dietary guidelines.