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AMycoprotein (Quorn)
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Graded A — 51 out of 100, #3 of 15 plant proteins. Fiber carries the score (100/100); protein quality (diaas) drags it down (0/100).
The short version: Fungus you eat on purpose. Weirdly complete, weirdly inoffensive.
The catch: Contains egg white — vegetarian, not vegan. Rare mycoprotein allergies exist.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 51
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#3 of 15 in Plant Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
Questions people ask
Is Mycoprotein (Quorn) healthy?
It grades A — 51 out of 100, #3 of 15 plant proteins in our system. Fungus you eat on purpose. Weirdly complete, weirdly inoffensive.
How many calories are in Mycoprotein (Quorn)?
91 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Mycoprotein (Quorn) calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.