Calories in
bacon bits, meatless
476 kcal per 100 g Bacon bits, meatless contains 476 calories per 100 grams, or about 33 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 32.0 g protein, 28.6 g carbohydrate and 25.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 24% carbohydrate, 27% protein, 49% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 7.0 g | 33 | 2.2 g | 2.0 g | 1.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 476 kcal | 33 kcal |
| Protein | 32.0 g | 2.2 g |
| Total fat | 25.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 2.0 g |
| Fibre | 10.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,770.0 mg | 123.9 mg |
| Potassium | 145.0 mg | 10.2 mg |
| Calcium | 101.0 mg | 7.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 8.0 g | 0.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169893). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How bacon bits, meatless compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, bacon bits, meatless ranks 5 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 104% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one tbsp (33 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 7 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in bacon bits, meatless?
Bacon bits, meatless contains 476 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 33 calories per tbsp. It also provides 32.0 g of protein, 28.6 g of carbohydrate and 25.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of bacon bits, meatless?
By calories, bacon bits, meatless is roughly 24% carbohydrate, 27% protein and 49% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 7 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the bacon bits, meatless I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Bacon bits, meatless". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.