Meat extender nutrition facts
100 grams of meat extender contain 311 calories, 42 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (250% DV), niacin (B3) (138% DV), protein (83% DV) and vitamin B6 (79% DV). Most of its calories (50%) come from protein. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B12250%
- Niacin (B3)138%
- Protein83%
- Vitamin B679%
- Riboflavin (B2)69%
- Iron67%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.7 mg | 59% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.89 mg | 69% |
| Niacin (B3) | 22 mg | 138% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.49 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.34 mg | 79% |
| Folate | 198 µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 µg | 250% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 1900 mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 216 mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 639 mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 2.21 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.27 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 7.4 µg | 13% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.65 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.66 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 7.48 g | - |
How it compares to other legumes and legume products
| Per 100 g | Meat extender | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311 | 202 | +54% |
| Protein | 41.7 g | 13.8 g | +203% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 21.8 g | +59% |
| Total fat | 2.97 g | 7.65 g | -61% |
| Dietary fiber | 17.5 g | 6.56 g | +167% |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 271 mg | -96% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 174268. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.