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Meatless bacon
Calories & nutrition facts
meatless
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 309 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 23%
- Carbohydrate 2.7 g 1%
- Fat 30 g 38%
- Saturated fat 4.6 g 23%
- Fibre 2.6 g 9%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 1465 mg 64%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 4 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 6.9 mg 46%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 4.4 mg 367%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.48 mg 37%
- Niacin (B3) 7.6 mg 47%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.11 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.48 mg 28%
- Folate (B9) 42 µg 11%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 45 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 23 mg 2%
- Iron 2.4 mg 13%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 70 mg 6%
- Potassium 170 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.42 mg 4%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.21 mg 9%
- Selenium 7.4 µg 13%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 309 | 12 g | 2.7 g | 30 g |
| 1 × cup | 144 g | 445 | 17 g | 3.9 g | 43 g |
| 1 × oz cooked, yield | 16 g | 49 | 1.9 g | 0.4 g | 4.7 g |
| 1 × strip | 5 g | 15 | 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 1.5 g |
| 2 × cup | 288 g | 890 | 34 g | 7.8 g | 85 g |
| ½ × cup | 72 g | 222 | 8.4 g | 2 g | 21 g |
| 3 × cup | 432 g | 1335 | 51 g | 12 g | 128 g |
| 4 × cup | 576 g | 1780 | 67 g | 16 g | 170 g |
Similar foods
- Meatless bacon bits476 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetarian baconunprepared185 kcal / 100 g
- Meatless sausage255 kcal / 100 g
- Meatless fillets290 kcal / 100 g
- Bacon imitationplant-based, soy- and wheat protein, chilled or frozen product211 kcal / 100 g
- Bacon meat alternativecooked236 kcal / 100 g
- Lean baconprepared424 kcal / 100 g
- Chickenmeatless, breaded, fried234 kcal / 100 g
- Lean smoked baconprepared379 kcal / 100 g
- Meat alternativelegume and/or vegetable base, as purchased180 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Meatless bacon
How do you cook meatless bacon in a frying pan?
Lay the strips in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat and cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side, turning once. They can brown quickly, so keep an eye on them and take them out when crisp at the edges.
Can you cook meatless bacon in an air fryer?
Yes. Arrange the strips in a single layer and air-fry at 180 °C for about 4–6 minutes, turning halfway; check early, as thin strips can crisp quickly.
How should you store meatless bacon after opening?
Seal the packet or transfer the strips to an airtight container and refrigerate them. Follow the packet’s storage advice and use them within its stated time after opening.
Can you freeze meatless bacon?
Yes. Freeze it in a sealed freezer bag, separating strips with baking paper if you want to take out a few at a time. Defrost it in the fridge and cook it promptly.
What can you make with meatless bacon?
Crisp it for sandwiches, burgers or a plant-based full English breakfast, or crumble it over baked potatoes, pasta, salads and soups. Add it near the end of cooking when you want it to stay crunchy.
What can you use instead of meatless bacon?
For a smoky, savoury topping, try meatless bacon bits; for strips in a sandwich, vegetarian bacon is the closest swap. Smoked, pan-fried aubergine or mushroom slices can also add a savoury bite, though their texture is softer.
What is meatless bacon made from?
Recipes differ: the strips may be made from soy or pea protein, wheat gluten, or other plant ingredients, with oil, salt and smoky flavourings. Check the ingredients if you need to avoid soy or wheat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172439 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
