Meat extender
FDC 174268cup (88 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 89 · +26 vs Legumes & beans medianMeat extender, a textured vegetable protein product, tops its category with a score of 89 of 100 and rank 1 of 60 among legumes and beans, comfortably above the median of 63. It delivers 83% DV protein per 100 grams along with 67% DV iron, 63% DV dietary fiber, and 51% DV magnesium, a dense spread across several nutrients at once.
As the name suggests, it is rehydrated and mixed into ground meat dishes like chili, meatloaf, and burgers to stretch the meat and add fiber and protein, with a cup (88 g) the typical measure used in recipes. No limitation is flagged for this food, and it already leads its category, so there is no higher-scoring swap to point to.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber | 18 g | 63% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 42 g | 83% |
| Potassium | 1900 mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 67% |
| Magnesium | 216 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.37 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8.8 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 31 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 15 g | 55% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 37 g | 73% |
| Potassium | 1672 mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 190 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1.8 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174268Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict