6 Best Veggie Mince | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

Our number one veggie mince is brought to you by relative new kid on the block Meatless Farm who are truly killing it in the world of plant-based vegan cooking. As with many of their innovative products, this mince is not far off actual meat in looks or taste. It's chilled but can be frozen if you prefer. 

We love the addition of carrot and potato which provide a carbohydrate punch along with the whopping 23.5 g of protein in every 100 grams. Totally gluten-free too, we think this scrummy mince will become a favourite for tacos, pies and spag bol suppers for many meals to come!

Visually resembling minced meat most closely of all our suggestions, this substitute from familiar brand Richmond has glorious bite and will have your guests asking you to show them the packet to prove they haven't been munching on meat. This chunky mince also has an impressive 22 g of protein per 100 g.

With healthily low levels of saturated fat, sugar and salt, this product is a super pick whether you're chef-ing on Meat-Free Monday or you're a fully paid-up vegan. No dairy or eggs whatsoever appear on the ingredients list and this chilled meat feels as fresh and filling as the real deal!

We love the fact that this tasty, protein-rich veggie mince not only has some 20 g of the muscle-building stuff per 100 g, but it also contains an added boost of vitamin B12 and iron. This is especially good to know if you're on a health kick or serving up a veggie feast to growing kids.

Vivera is a big hit with vegan foodies as their entirely plant-based range is extremely varied and high on flavour – just like this mince. This option costs a little more than most of our other selections for a smaller portion, but if you can splash out a bit extra, you'll see it's worth it! 

We think this is the stronger of Quorn's two key veggie mince offerings. It's chilled so has a rather more satisfying flavour and bite than the defrosted frozen mince. It also has a touch more protein than its frosty sister product, which we rate. 

Using mycoprotein rather than soya, this Quorn mince is a little more costly for the quantity than others we've recommended, but we feel if you're avoiding soy, this is a strong choice. Low in saturates, sugars and fats, it's not vegan-friendly but bulks up meals with a simple, unobtrusive flavour.

A top-selling point here is the fact that this mince is freezer-friendly and can be stored up for months and cracked out on those desperate dinner days when inspiration runs dry. It's also vegan-friendly and has a light texture which is satisfying without leaving you stuffed.

The reviews for this product average around 3 to 4 stars, but we think the slightly higher protein content does boost it up over its rival minces; 19.9 g per 100 g isn't too bad, though it's far from the amount you'd expect from real meat. Tasty and affordable but not a star product!

Quorn is popular with the nation's veggies, and we totally get why. It may be made from fungus, but once you've come to terms with that, it's a tasty meat sub with much less fat that fools most non-veggies. This 300 g bag is ideal for chucking in the freezer and whipping out for emergency chilli or last-minute bolognese.

We are keeping this product at the lower end of our ranking for a few reasons. Though Quorn is a trusted family brand, this mince loses some of its meaty texture in the freezing and defrosting process. It's also low in protein; just 13 g per 100 g. Finally, it contains eggs; a no-no for vegans.