Battle Spicy Brat

It's grilling season y'all which means burgers, brats, and everything in between. We've already dived in to the most nutritious hot dogs and burgers so the only grilling necessity we have left is sausages. I love me a good brat, especially off of the BBQ. The slight charring adds something special to every bite and the intense heat seals in juices and leaves you with the most delectable sausage looking for a bun to call home.

It's time for Battle Spicy Brat. Let's meet our competitors!

FIELD ROAST
​MEXICAN CHIPOTLE BRATS

BEYOND MEAT
​HOT ITALIAN

• Calories 190
• % Daily Value*
• 18%Total Fat 12g
• 25%Saturated Fat 5g
• Trans Fat 0g
• 0%Cholesterol 0mg
• 21%Sodium 500mg
• 2%Total Carbohydrate 5g
• 12%Dietary Fiber 3g
• Total Sugars 0g
• 25%Protein 16g
• 0%Vitamin A
• 0%Vitamin C
• 6%Calcium
• 22%Iron
• 7%Potassium 230mg

YVES
​SPICY ITALIAN

ROUND 1
​CALORIES

FIELD ROAST - 230
BEYOND - 190
YVES - 150

WINNER - YVES

Yves Hot Italian takes the win this round with nearly 100 calories less per link than 3rd place, the Field Roast variety. Beyond meat sits comfortably in second place with 190 calories per link. Always keep in mind what you're topping your brats with because condiments are where sneaky, hidden calories add up!

ROUND 2
​FAT

FIELD ROAST - 8g / 10% DV
BEYOND - 12g / 18% DV
YVES - 5g / 8%

WINNER - YVES

Once again the YVES Hot Italian takes the win with less than half the fat per link than the 3rd place spot. While fat can often mean flavour, double the fat per link can get you into trouble. The YVES or the FIELD ROAST variety offers a healthy dose of fat without going overboard!

ROUND 3
​SODIUM

FIELD ROAST - 580mg / 25% DV
BEYOND - 500mg / 21% DV
YVES - 600mg / 25% DV

WINNER - BEYOND

All 3 options are within 100mg of sodium but surprisingly, the BEYOND link contains the least amount of sodium per link. While the BEYOND version takes the win, all 3 varieties contain up to 25% of your daily allowance of sodium and that's without condiments or bun, meaning that number is likely considerably higher when all is said and done. Keep these sausages down to a once and a while treat to avoid a sodium disaster!

ROUND 4
​CARBS

FIELD ROAST - 11g / 4% DV
BEYOND - 5g / 2% DV
YVES - 8g / 3% DV

WINNER - BEYOND

The BEYOND brand takes the crown again this round with the fewest carbohydrates per brat. In fact, there is less than half the amount of carbs in the BEYOND brat versus the last place finisher, the FIELD ROAST variety. There's nothing wrong with a bit of carbs but we must also factor in the bun and condiments which will ultimately push those numbers higher. It's safer to go for a lower carb option to reduce the overall intake after the brat is dressed up.

ROUND 5
​FIBER

FIELD ROAST - 0g
BEYOND - 3g / 12%
YVES - 2g / 8%

WINNER - BEYOND

Fiber is one of the most crucial things for our body's well being and for keeping us regular and healthy. Getting enough fiber is incredibly important for our gut health which is why it is unfortunate that the FIELD variety has no fiber whatsoever. The BEYOND brand takes the win this round with 12% of your daily fiber requirements in one brat.
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ROUND 6
​PROTEIN

FIELD ROAST - 28g
BEYOND - 16g
YVES - 18g

WINNER - FIELD ROAST

FIELD ROAST jumps significantly ahead this round with a whopping 28g of protein per brat destroying the competition. Both the YVES and BEYOND varieties have less than 20 grams per brat putting them in second and third place respectively.

ROUND 7
​VITAMINS & MINERALS

WINNER - YVES

Going solely off of the information provided on the nutritional charts, the YVES variety packs in the most nutrients per brat with over 20% of your daily requirement of 5 vitamins & minerals. Definitely the front runner this round!

WINNER
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IT'S A TIE
BEYOND & YVES

Well folks, we have another tie! Both the BEYOND brats and the YVES brats took the win in 3 rounds with FIELD coming in with only one win. This is actually a good thing because variety is the spice of life right? Enjoy these brats comfortably with the knowledge that they are the very best choice in terms of nutrition!

Make sure to check back again for another product battle to source the healthiest options on the market!

​HAPPY VEG

Information and Photos taken respectively from;
beyondmeat.com
yvesveggie.ca
fieldroast.com