Linda McCartney Vegetarian Sausages
★ MOST PROTEIN
~18.6g protein/100gBase: soyVeggie (vegan range exists)
The engineer's verdictThe protein king. At ~18.6g/100g it's basically a soy-powered gym bro in sausage form — not far off a meat banger. Brilliant on a barbecue, endlessly versatile, and a national institution for good reason. One catch: the classic ones are vegetarian, so vegans need the separate vegan range. Read the box.
Where to buy →THIS Isn't Pork Sausages
★ MOST REALISTIC
~14.4g protein/100g~189 kcal/100gBase: peaVegan
The engineer's verdictThe one that actually fools people. If your mission is "taste like pork without being pork," THIS wins the realism test more often than anything else on the shelf. Properly vegan, a solid 14.4g of protein, and sensible calories. My pick for the best all-rounder.
Where to buy →Beyond Sausage
★ JUICIEST
~16g protein/100g~249 kcal/100gBase: peaVegan
The engineer's verdictThe American muscle car of fake sausages — powerful, juicy, and thirsty. 16g of protein is strong, the texture is genuinely meaty, but at ~249 kcal/100g it's the calorie-and-fat heavyweight here. Worth it for a treat; check the back if you're counting.
Where to buy →Richmond Meat-Free Sausages
★ EASIEST TO FIND
~6.4g protein/100gBase: pea + wheatVegan
The engineer's verdictThe crowd-pleaser that quietly skipped leg day. Richmond nails the familiar "normal sausage" taste better than almost anyone, and it's on literally every shelf in Britain. But at ~6.4g protein/100g it's more sausage-shaped comfort than a protein hit — fine for a butty, not your post-gym fuel.
Where to buy →Quorn Sausages (standard)
⚠ READ THE BOX
Base: mycoproteinContains egg whiteVegetarian, not vegan
The engineer's verdictThe plot twist. Quorn's mycoprotein is genuinely clever stuff, but the standard sausages contain egg white (some lines also contain milk protein) — so they're vegetarian, not vegan. Quorn discontinued its vegan sausages, so if you're vegan, this one's a trap dressed as a health food. Always check the pack.
Check the pack →🏆 Quick answer: Most protein → Linda McCartney (~18.6g). Best all-rounder / most realistic → THIS. Juiciest (and fattiest) → Beyond. Easiest to find → Richmond. Vegans, avoid → standard Quorn (egg white).
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How I compared these: I didn't cook a thing. Figures are read from public brand and retailer sources (June 2026) and presented as-is — recipes and prices change, so confirm on the current pack. If you buy through a link here I may earn a small commission at no cost to you; it never changes the verdict.
Full disclosure →Frequently asked questions
Which plant-based sausage has the most protein?
Linda McCartney Vegetarian Sausages lead at ~18.6g per 100g, then Beyond (~16g) and THIS (~14.4g). Richmond Meat-Free is lowest at ~6.4g. Check the current pack — recipes change.
Are Quorn sausages vegan?
No. The standard Quorn sausages contain egg white (and some lines contain milk protein), so they're vegetarian, not vegan. Quorn discontinued its vegan sausages.
Are plant-based sausages healthier than meat?
They're often lower in saturated fat and salt with similar protein, but they're still processed foods with varied ingredient lists. Read the label rather than assuming "plant-based" equals "healthy".
Which is the most realistic?
THIS Isn't Pork most consistently convinces meat-eaters on taste and texture; Beyond is also very realistic but higher in fat and calories.
Are they more expensive than meat sausages?
Usually a little, though supermarket own-brands have narrowed the gap. Prices move constantly — check the retailer's page before buying.
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