Meat extender: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Meat extender contains 311 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 88 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from carbohydrates and 8% from fat (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 250% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 138% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 79% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 311 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 10 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 34.7 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 17.5 g | 63% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 41.7 g | 83% |
| Vitamin A ? | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.7 mg | 58% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.89 mg | 69% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 22 mg | 138% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.5 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 1.3 mg | 79% |
| Folate (B9) C | 198 µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 6 µg | 250% |
| Calcium ? | 204 mg | 16% |
| Iron ? | 12 mg | 67% |
| Magnesium ? | 216 mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus ? | 639 mg | 51% |
| Potassium ? | 1,902 mg | 40% |
| Zinc ? | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper ? | 0.3 mg | 34% |
| Manganese ? | 0.27 mg | 12% |
| Selenium I | 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 50%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein41.7 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber17.5 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Fat3 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.42 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium10 mgbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.65 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.7 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.57 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.6 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 2 g |
| Leucine ? | 3.3 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.6 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.52 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.63 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 2.2 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1.4 g |
| Valine ? | 2.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 3.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 1.1 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.8 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 4.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 8.7 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.7 g |
| Proline ? | 2.3 g |
| Serine ? | 2.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.31 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.64 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 7.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 13.1 g |
| Energy C | 1,301 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 32 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 198 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut flour, defatted | 327 | 52.2 g | 34.7 g | 0.55 g |
| Lupins, mature seeds, raw Raw | 371 | 36.2 g | 40.4 g | 9.7 g |
| Soy flour, low-fat | 372 | 49.8 g | 30.6 g | 8.9 g |
| Flour, soy, defatted | 366 | 51.1 g | 32.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Soy flour, defatted | 327 | 51.5 g | 33.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Papad | 371 | 25.6 g | 59.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Peanut flour, low fat | 428 | 33.8 g | 31.3 g | 21.9 g |
| Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw Raw | 341 | 25.2 g | 59 g | 1.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in meat extender?
100 g of meat extender has 311 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 88 kcal. 1 cup (88 g): about 274 kcal.
Is meat extender high in protein?
Meat extender contains 41.7 g of protein per 100 g (83% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.8 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 50% 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 meat extender?
Meat extender has 34.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 17.5 g of fiber.
How much fat is in meat extender?
Meat extender contains 3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.42 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does meat extender contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (250% DV), Niacin (B3) (138% DV), Vitamin B6 (79% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (69% DV) and iron (67% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in meat extender?
100 g contains 10 mg of sodium, 0.4% 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 174268. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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