Legumes & beans

Meat extender

FDC 174268cup (88 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 89 · +26 vs Legumes & beans median

Meat 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.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 41.7 g · 50%Carb 34.7 g · 42%Fat 3 g · 8%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories311 kcal16%
Total fat3 g4%
Saturated fat0.42 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium10 mg0%
Carbohydrate35 g13%
Dietary fiber18 g63%
Sugars-
Protein42 g83%
Potassium1900 mg40%
Calcium204 mg16%
Iron12 mg67%
Magnesium216 mg51%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 174268

Original 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.

Protein83% DV
Iron67% DV
Dietary fiber63% DV
Magnesium51% DV
Potassium40% DV
Calcium16% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the legumes & beans median

Nutrient density89 vs 63 median
Protein / 100 g42 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g18 vs 5.4 median
Sodium / 100 g10 vs 203 median

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