Meat Extender
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Legumes and Legume Products
A 100g serving covers 250% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Meat Extender one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Meat Extender stands out for its lean protein profile — 41.7g of protein with only 3g of fat per 100g. Meat Extender packs 311 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. With only 10mg of sodium, Meat Extender is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Meat Extender provides 17.5g of dietary fiber per 100g (63% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Meat Extender delivers meaningful amounts of 19 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein50%41.7 g
- Fat8%3 g
- Carbs42%34.7 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 7.5 | G |
| Energy | 311 | KCAL |
| Protein | 41.7 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.0 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 34.7 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 17.5 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.70 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.89 | MG |
| Niacin | 22.0 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.3 | MG |
| Folate, total | 198 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 6.0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 204 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 12.0 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 216 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 639 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 1902 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 10.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.2 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.30 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.27 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 7.4 | UG |
| Energy | 1301 | kJ |
| Ash | 13.1 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 198 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 198 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 32.0 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.42 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.008 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.31 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.10 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.65 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.008 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.64 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.7 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.5 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.20 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.57 | G |
| Threonine | 1.6 | G |
| Isoleucine | 2.0 | 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 |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oz (28.35g) | 88 | 11.8g | 0.8g | 9.8g |
| cup (88g) | 274 | 36.7g | 2.6g | 30.5g |
Scaled from Meat Extender's per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Meat Extender is a excellent source of Protein (83% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Meat Extender is a excellent source of Iron (67% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Meat Extender is a excellent source of Fiber (63% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Meat Extender is a excellent source of Magnesium (51% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Meat Extender is a excellent source of Potassium (40% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
Dietary Considerations
With 1902mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Meat Extender. See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Meat Extender is naturally low in sodium at 10mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
The high fiber (17.5g) and low fat profile makes Meat Extender a solid choice for blood sugar management. See the Diabetes & Low-Glycemic Guide.
Meat Extender provides 12.0mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Protein: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Fiber: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Potassium: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
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Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 174268.
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