If you’ve been wondering which brand truly supports your wellness goals—from gut health to clean ingredients—this deep dive compares the two across ingredients, nutrition, sustainability, and overall lifestyle alignment.
The plant-based food movement has taken the world by storm, and among the big names leading the charge is Beyond Meat—a household name for meatless burgers that “bleed.” But a quieter, cleaner revolution is happening in the form of Shroomeats, a mushroom-based protein that’s redefining what it means to eat plant-based.
Ingredient Transparency
Let’s start with the foundation—what you’re actually eating.
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Shroomeats is made from only six real ingredients, with shiitake mushrooms as the star. There are no soy, gluten, or artificial binders. It’s as close to whole food as plant-based meat gets.
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Beyond Meat, on the other hand, uses pea protein isolate, canola oil, and a long list of additives to replicate the flavor and texture of beef. It’s a feat of food science—but it’s also highly processed.
Consumers are demanding clean-label foods. In 2024, 90% of shoppers said ingredients directly impact their purchase decisions.
Nutritional Comparison
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Nutritional Factor |
Shroomeats |
Beyond Meat |
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Calories |
~110 per serving |
~230 per serving |
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Protein |
6–8g (from mushrooms) |
20g (from pea protein isolate) |
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Fiber |
High (natural prebiotics) |
Low |
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Saturated Fat |
0g |
~5g |
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Cholesterol |
0mg |
0mg |
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Sodium |
Low |
High |
Shroomeats may have less protein, but it offers fiber and gut-friendly benefits from prebiotic-rich mushrooms, making it an excellent choice for people prioritizing digestion and whole-body wellness.
Environmental Sustainability
Shroomeats relies on mushrooms, one of the most resource-efficient crops on the planet. They require less water, land, and energy to produce compared to peas or soy.
Beyond Meat, while still better than conventional beef, has a larger environmental footprint due to industrial-scale farming of peas, energy-intensive processing, and synthetic ingredient creation.
Want to support a more sustainable food system? Start with mushrooms.
Taste & Cooking Experience
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Shroomeats has a savory, umami flavor from mushrooms that adapts to a variety of cuisines: tacos, stir-fries, pasta, or bowls. It browns and crisps beautifully without artificial flavors.
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Beyond Meat focuses on replicating beef and works best in burger form. Some consumers find the taste slightly artificial and the texture a bit oily.
"Shroomeats actually made me feel good after eating it. Clean, light, and satisfying." — Verified Customer
Price & Availability
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Shroomeats is available online for $9.99 per pack or $28.99 for a 3-pack. It’s competitively priced for a clean-label product.
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Beyond Meat is widely available in grocery stores but often priced similarly or higher.
Final Verdict: Shroomeats for the Win
If your priority is gut health, clean ingredients, fewer allergens, and environmental sustainability, Shroomeats isn’t just a meat alternative—it’s a better way to eat.
It may not “bleed,” but it does deliver everything your body actually needs to thrive. Think beyond the hype. Think Shroomeats.
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