Calories in
vegetarian fillets
290 kcal per 100 g Vegetarian fillets contains 290 calories per 100 grams, or about 247 calories per fillet. Per 100 g it provides 23.0 g protein, 9.0 g carbohydrate and 18.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 12% carbohydrate, 32% protein, 56% 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 fillet | 85.0 g | 247 | 19.6 g | 7.7 g | 15.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per fillet
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per fillet |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 290 kcal | 247 kcal |
| Protein | 23.0 g | 19.6 g |
| Total fat | 18.0 g | 15.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 7.7 g |
| Fibre | 6.1 g | 5.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | 490.0 mg | 416.5 mg |
| Potassium | 600.0 mg | 510.0 mg |
| Calcium | 95.0 mg | 80.8 mg |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 45.0 g | 38.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169068). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How vegetarian fillets compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, vegetarian fillets ranks 31 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 24% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7.9 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one fillet (247 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 50 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 vegetarian fillets?
Vegetarian fillets contains 290 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 247 calories per fillet. It also provides 23.0 g of protein, 9.0 g of carbohydrate and 18.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of vegetarian fillets?
By calories, vegetarian fillets is roughly 12% carbohydrate, 32% protein and 56% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a fillet?
About 50 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 vegetarian fillets 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.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within legumes and legume products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Vegetarian fillets". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.