VEGAN PROTEIN

Itsu Protein noodles mega miso, 63g, £2, ocado.com Per 100g: Calories, 59; saturated fat, 0.2g; protein, 8g; fibre, 2.5g; sugar, 1.4g; salt, 0.52g CLAIM: ‘Over 20g vegan protein. High in fibre. Low in fat and 186 calories per cup.’ EXPERT VERDICT: This provides a filling 25.1g of protein (per cup), the equivalent of four large eggs. The noodles are made with soya beans — a good source of plant protein, fibre and essential fatty acids (vital for healthy cell function) — and a range of vitamins and minerals.

This product has a comparatively short list of mostly natural ingredients, meaning it’s less processed. It is also lower in salt and sugar than many of the others here. There’s 26 per cent of your daily fibre intake, too. This would make a satisfying snack — or you could add to some stir-fried vegetables for a more complete meal. TASTE: Nice broth but rubbery noodles. 4/10