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How Many Calories in Meat Extender?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 88 kcal | 11.8g |
| 100g | 311 kcal | 41.7g |
| 1 cup | 274 kcal | 36.7g |
A meat extender contains 311 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (88g) provides about 274 calories. Meat Extender is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Meat Extender Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (88g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311 kcal | 274 kcal |
| Protein | 41.7g | 36.7g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.7g | 30.5g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 2.6g |
| of which Saturates | 0.4g | 0.4g |
| Fibre | 17.5g | 15.4g |
| Sodium | 10.0mg | 9mg |
| Potassium | 1902.0mg | 1674mg |
| Calcium | 204.0mg | 180mg |
| Iron | 12.0mg | 10.6mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.0µg | 2µg |
| Selenium | 7.4µg | 7µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.9mg | 0.8mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (83% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of carbohydrates (13% DV)
- High in fibre (62% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in saturated fat (2% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- High in potassium (40% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of calcium (16% DV)
- High in iron (67% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of selenium (13% DV)
- High in riboflavin (B2) (69% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 16% DV
- Protein: 83% DV
- Carbohydrates: 13% DV
- Fibre: 62% DV
- Fat: 4% DV
- Saturated fat: 2% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 40% DV
- Calcium: 16% DV
- Iron: 67% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 13% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 69% DV
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Does meat extender fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 41.7g of protein per 100g, meat extender clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Fibre intake
Meat Extender provides 17.5g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in meat extender per 100g?
Meat Extender contains 311 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is meat extender high in calories?
A 1 cup of meat extender (88g) has around 274 calories — roughly 14% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is meat extender good for weight loss?
Meat Extender is fairly calorie-dense at 311 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup provides about 274 calories.
How much protein is in meat extender?
Meat Extender contains 41.7g of protein per 100g.
Is meat extender a good source of fibre?
Yes — meat extender provides 17.5g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does meat extender compare to spices, cardamom?
Meat Extender has 311 calories per 100g, close to spices, cardamom at 311 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of meat extender for 20g of protein?
With 41.7g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 48g of meat extender to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to meat extender by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat Extender (this page) | 311 kcal | 41.7g | 34.7g | 3.0g |
| Spices, Cardamom | 311 kcal | 10.8g | 68.5g | 6.7g |
| Chives, Freeze-dried | 311 kcal | 21.2g | 64.3g | 3.5g |
| Spices, Saffron | 310 kcal | 11.4g | 65.4g | 5.8g |
| Spices, Turmeric, Ground | 312 kcal | 9.7g | 67.1g | 3.2g |
| Spices, Bay Leaf | 313 kcal | 7.6g | 75.0g | 8.4g |
| Bacon, Meatless | 309 kcal | 11.7g | 5.3g | 29.5g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.