Calories in Bacon bits, meatless
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Bacon bits, meatless contains 476 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (7 g) provides about 33 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 24% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 60% of the Daily Value for copper, 50% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 476 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 25.9 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat ? | 4.1 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 1,770 mg | 77% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 28.6 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 10.2 g | 36% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 32 g | 64% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 6.9 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.6 mg | 50% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 127 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.2 µg | 50% |
| Choline I | 135 mg | 25% |
| Calcium ? | 101 mg | 8% |
| Iron ? | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 95 mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus ? | 217 mg | 17% |
| Potassium ? | 145 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper ? | 0.54 mg | 60% |
| Selenium M | 7.4 µg | 13% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 49%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein32 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber10.2 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat25.9 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat4.1 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium1,770 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 13.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 12.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.22 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.14 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 5.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,989 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 127 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 1.2 µg |
Other forms of Bacon bits
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon bits | 476 | 32 g | 28.6 g | 25.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut flour, low fat | 428 | 33.8 g | 31.3 g | 21.9 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, raw Raw | 446 | 36.5 g | 30.2 g | 19.9 g |
| Soy flour, full-fat, roasted Cooked | 439 | 38.1 g | 30.4 g | 21.9 g |
| Soy nuts | 469 | 38.6 g | 30.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Soy flour, full-fat, raw Raw | 434 | 37.8 g | 31.9 g | 20.7 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted Cooked | 449 | 43.3 g | 29 g | 21.6 g |
| Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat | 520 | 25.9 g | 35.7 g | 34 g |
| Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted, no salt added Cooked | 469 | 38.6 g | 30.2 g | 25.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bacon bits?
100 g of bacon bits has 476 kcal. 1 tbsp (7 g): about 33 kcal.
Is bacon bits high in protein?
Bacon bits contains 32 g of protein per 100 g (64% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 tbsp (7 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in bacon bits?
Bacon bits has 28.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bacon bits?
Bacon bits contains 25.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.1 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does bacon bits contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (60% DV), Thiamin (B1) (50% DV), Vitamin B12 (50% DV), Vitamin E (46% DV) and Folate (B9) (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bacon bits?
100 g contains 1,770 mg of sodium, 77% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169893. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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