How it's used
Used rehydrated as a meat substitute in bolognese, chilli, and other simmered sauces.
Legumes
soy pieces
Dried textured soy protein (TVP) - defatted soy flour formed into chunks or granules, rehydrated before cooking.
- Usual recipe measure
- Usually measured in g
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Your kitchen
Do you usually keep this?
EatMacroPlant remembers the habit, not an exact stock count. Mark it running low when it should return to the next shopping list.
In the kitchen
Substitutes
Crumbled tempehCooked green lentils
Pairs well with
One of the most concentrated plant protein sources available (dry, by weight) - pair with vitamin C-rich vegetables or a squeeze of lemon to help absorb its iron content.
Nutrition notebook
What 100 g contributes
Nutrition summary
At a glance
Higher inPhosphorusFolateMagnesium
Calories
283kcal
73% cal
Protein
52.0g
23% cal
Carbs
16.5g
3% cal
Fat
1.0g
Small numbers, big impact
Everyday essentials
Fibre17.50g
Vitamin B120.00ฮผg
Vitamin D0.00ฮผg
Iodine0.00ฮผg
Iron9.00mg
Zinc4.50mg
Calcium240.00mg
Nutrition values are estimates and can vary with variety, brand, cooking method and water content.