Does Impossible Sausage Have Soy? Yes, Beyond Doesn't

Yes: Impossible Italian Sausage Links list soy protein concentrate as a main ingredient and carry a "Contains: Soy" statement. Beyond Sausage Mild Italian gets its protein from yellow pea and brown rice protein, and Beyond says the sausage is made with no soy.

Beyond Sausage Mild Italian and Impossible Italian Sausage Links are both plant-based Italian-style links, but their printed labels differ on protein source, fat source, fiber, saturated fat, and sodium. Per link, Impossible Italian lists more fiber, saturated fat, and sodium, while Beyond Mild Italian lists more protein, and each product uses a different serving weight. This comparison sets the label facts side by side and does not name a winner.

Key takeaways

• Per link, Impossible Italian lists 5 g fiber (95 g link) versus 1 g for Beyond Mild Italian (100 g link), and the serving basis differs.
• Beyond Mild Italian lists yellow pea protein and brown rice protein with no soy. Impossible Italian lists soy protein concentrate and contains soy.
• Impossible Italian lists 7 g saturated fat and 590 mg sodium per link. Beyond Mild Italian lists 2 g saturated fat and 440 mg sodium per link.
• Beyond lists avocado oil. Impossible lists sunflower oil and coconut oil. Neither label states how much of the fat each oil supplies.

Which label has more fiber per link: Beyond Mild Italian or Impossible Italian?

Impossible Italian Sausage Links list more fiber per link, at 5 g in a 95 g link, compared with 1 g in a 100 g Beyond Mild Italian link. The two figures come from different serving weights, so they are not a like-for-like comparison of the same amount of food.

The label does not say which ingredient supplies the fiber figure on either product.

Beyond's Mild Italian product page lists dietary fiber at 1 g per 100 g link. Impossible's 5 g figure appears on the Open Food Facts label panel for a 95 g link, and Impossible's product page says every link has 5 g of dietary fiber. Check the Nutrition Facts panel on the package you buy, since the printed basis is what the comparison depends on.

Is soy protein or pea protein the main protein source in each link?

Impossible Italian lists soy protein concentrate among its main ingredients, while Beyond Mild Italian lists yellow pea protein and brown rice protein. The printed ingredient terms are 'Soy Protein Concentrate' on Impossible and 'Yellow Pea Protein' and 'Brown Rice Protein' on Beyond.

Beyond's ingredient list includes Yellow Pea Protein, Avocado Oil, and Brown Rice Protein, and it does not list soy. Peas are legumes, so people with legume allergies should read the full allergen statement before buying. For another plant-based pair's protein sources and allergens, see Morningstar vs Gardein Chik'n Nuggets.

Impossible's main ingredients include Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, and Coconut Oil. Its 2% or less group includes Soy Protein Isolate and Soy Leghemoglobin, which the brand page describes as a source of heme.

How do coconut oil and avocado oil differ in these two sausage links?

Beyond Mild Italian lists 'Avocado Oil' as a fat ingredient, while Impossible Italian lists 'Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil' among its main ingredients. Neither label states the amount of each oil, so how much each one contributes to the total fat is not disclosed.

The printed ingredient lists identify which oils are present. They do not provide a breakdown of how much saturated fat each oil contributes, and this comparison does not attempt one.

This comparison does not make health claims about coconut oil or avocado oil, and it does not rank either oil against the other.

How much saturated fat is in each link, and how do the labels compare?

Beyond Mild Italian lists 2 g saturated fat per 100 g link (10% DV), and Impossible Italian lists 7 g per 95 g link on Open Food Facts. The two numbers use different serving weights, so compare them with that in mind.

The FDA Daily Value for saturated fat is 20 g, so Beyond's 2 g corresponds to 10% of that reference. The Open Food Facts panel for the 95 g link does not list a %DV. Using the same 20 g reference, 7 g works out to about 35% DV. That percentage is calculated here from the FDA Daily Value and is not printed on the Impossible label.

Impossible's own page also lists a per 85 g cooked serving: 220 calories, 15 g total fat, 6 g saturated fat, 590 mg sodium and 14 g protein. The figures above use the 95 g link panel so both products are read per link.

How much sodium is in each link, and what does the %DV show?

Beyond Mild Italian lists 440 mg sodium per 100 g link, and Impossible Italian lists 590 mg per 95 g link. A %DV is a guide to how a food's sodium fits a daily reference amount. It is not a limit on the product.

The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg, and Beyond's label prints 19% DV for its 440 mg. Dividing Impossible's 590 mg per 95 g link by 2,300 mg gives about 26%. That is a calculation from the printed link value, not a %DV printed on the package.

Ingredient names do not tell you the sodium content of a link, so the Nutrition Facts panel on the package remains the reference for each product.

What does the protein content per link look like side by side?

Beyond Mild Italian lists 17 g protein per 100 g link, and Impossible Italian lists 14 g per 95 g link on the Open Food Facts panel. Per printed link, Beyond has more protein, and it also has the larger serving weight.

Which has more protein, Beyond or Impossible Italian sausage?

Beyond Mild Italian has more protein per printed link, at 17 g per 100 g compared with 14 g per 95 g for Impossible Italian. Per 100 g by simple arithmetic, the Impossible figure is about 14.7 g, which is a calculation and not a label figure.

Calories per link are 210 for Beyond and 230 for Impossible, with the same serving-basis caveat. For the burger versions of both brands, see Impossible Burger vs Beyond Burger.

Do these links contain soy, pea, or other allergens, and who should check the label?

Impossible Italian contains soy, and Beyond Mild Italian lists pea protein rather than soy. The FDA's list of major food allergens includes milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. Peas are not on that list.

People who manage soy, legume, pea, gluten, or other food allergies may want to read the full ingredient list and allergen statement each time they buy, because labels can change.

Does Impossible Italian Sausage have soy?

Yes. The label includes the statement 'Contains: Soy', and soy protein concentrate is listed among its main ingredients. Soy protein isolate and soy leghemoglobin also appear in its 2% or less group.

Is Beyond Sausage gluten free?

Beyond's FAQ says Beyond Sausage is made with no gluten, and Impossible's brand page says its sausage has no gluten-containing ingredients. Neither source states a gluten-free certification, so whether either product is certified gluten free is not disclosed. Cross-contact information is also not disclosed.

How do the labels compare at a glance?

The table below places each printed label side by side. Each row states the serving basis, because the two products are labeled on different weights.

Label item	Beyond Mild Italian (1 link, 100 g)	Impossible Italian (1 link, 95 g, Open Food Facts)
Calories	210	230
Saturated fat	2 g (10% DV)	7 g (about 35% DV, calculated)
Sodium	440 mg (19% DV)	590 mg (about 26% DV, calculated)
Dietary fiber	1 g	5 g
Protein	17 g	14 g
Protein source	Yellow pea protein, brown rice protein	Soy protein concentrate
Fat sources listed	Avocado oil	Sunflower oil, coconut oil
Soy	Not in ingredient list	Contains soy

The limits of this comparison are clear. Label values describe the printed serving only, not how much a person eats or how a specific cooked portion will compare. Total fat is 13 g per Beyond link and 16 g per Impossible link; micronutrients beyond calcium and iron are not covered here. For a full view, read the Nutrition Facts panel on the package in front of you.