Bacon, meatless
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 4.4 MG | 367% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.5 MG | 37% | |
| Niacin | 7.6 MG | 47% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.5 MG | 28% | |
| Folate, total | 42 UG | 11% | |
| Choline, total | 45 MG | 8% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 6.9 MG | 46% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 23 MG | 2% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.4 MG | 13% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 70 MG | 6% | |
| Potassium, K | 170 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,465 MG | 64% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4 MG | 4% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 12% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | 9% | |
| Selenium, Se | 7.4 UG | 13% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 11.7g per 100g.
- Good source of dietary fiber (2.6g per 100g).
- Rich source of Sodium, Na (64% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Thiamin (367% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Riboflavin (37% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (47% DV).
About Bacon, meatless
Meatless bacon is a processed plant-based product designed to mimic the flavor and appearance of pork bacon. The fat content is very high and the protein is modest, meaning the nutritional profile is dominated by fat rather than protein, unlike real bacon which at least delivers substantial protein alongside its fat. The carbohydrate and fiber figures suggest some legume or grain filler in the formulation. The primary appeal is flavor and texture approximation, not nutritional superiority over conventional bacon. Worth reading the ingredient list closely, since additives vary widely by brand.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Bacon, meatless include Thiamin (367% DV) , Sodium, Na (64% DV) , Niacin (47% DV) , Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) (46% DV) , and Riboflavin (37% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 309 calories per 100 grams, Bacon, meatless gets 15% of its calories from protein, 7% from carbohydrates, and 86% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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