Calories in 1/2 Cup of Meat Extender
1/2 cup of meat extender (44 g) has 137 calories. That is 7% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 18 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 15 g of carbohydrates, a split of 50% protein, 8% fat and 42% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of meat extender has 68 and 3/4 cup of meat extender has 205 calories. Burning 137 calories takes about 24 minutes of brisk walking or 11 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Meat Extender: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of meat extender?
1/2 cup of meat extender weighs about 44 g and has 137 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of meat extender?
1/2 cup of meat extender has 18 g of protein, which is 37% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of meat extender?
1/2 cup of meat extender has 15 g of carbohydrates, including 7.7 g of fiber.
How much meat extender is 100 calories?
100 calories of meat extender is 32 g, about 1/4 cup of meat extender.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 174268. Original description: Meat extender. Portion weights are USDA household measures.