Soy Chorizo Some are healthier than others, however, and there are definitely some you should leave on the shelf: their soy chorizo included. The soy chorizo is packed with fat and sodium. Plus, too much soy is bad for you, contrary to popular belief. You’re better off reaching for their vegetarian Smart Dogs.Click to see full answer. Similarly, you may ask, what is vegan chorizo made of?The “real thing” is usually sliceable and can be pan-fried, but my vegan chorizo is crumble-style, so choose recipes that already call for ground meat. Soy chorizo is amazing in tacos, burritos, and other places that ground meat would be used. You can also making a pretty bomb soy chorizo chili.One may also ask, how many calories are in soy chorizo? Nutrition Facts Calories 110 (460 kJ) % DV* Total Fat 7 g 11% Saturated Fat 1 g 5% Trans Fat 0 g Likewise, is Soyrizo healthy than chorizo? Soyrizo is one of those exceptionally rare soy-based food products that actually tastes better than the real thing — not exactly the same, but that’s why I like it. Missing is the neon-colored grease, the fat and the cholesterol (and, yes, a hint of meatiness). Soyrizo also has 60 percent fewer calories than chorizo.Does soy chorizo have meat in it?Soy chorizo has big flavor, low fat. Soy chorizo usually is a Mexican-style chorizo, and it’s just as versatile and flavorful as the real thing. And like the pork version, it usually comes in tube-shaped sausage casings. Squeeze the chorizo out of the casings and it cooks up like ground meat.