Vegetarian Bacon Strips
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Vegetarian Bacon Strips by MorningStar Farms scores 6/10 for Weight Loss based on moderate-high calorie density.
Vegetarian Bacon Strips by MorningStar Farms provides 375 calories, 12.5g protein, 25.0g fat, and 12.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.3g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 12.5g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (1438mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Contains 16 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Vegetarian Bacon Strips by MorningStar Farms is calorie-dense at 375 kcal per 100g — 115% above the plant based meat category average of 174.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 375 kcal per 100g (category avg: 174)
- •Protein: 12.5g per 100g (category avg: 14.8g)
- •Saturated fat: 3.1g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1438mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 1438mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2875mg — roughly 125% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Vegetarian Bacon Strips doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the plant based meat category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Egg whites, soybean oil with tbhq for freshness, textured soy protein concentrate, modified corn starch, wheat gluten, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (corn gluten, wheat gluten, soy), contains two percent or less of glycerin, salt, soy protein isolate, sodium citrate, sodium phosphate, sugar, natural and artificial flavors from non-meat sources, torula yeast, caramel color, monocalcium phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, natural smoke flavor, malic acid, guar gum, yeast extract, locust bean and guar gum, sodium sulfite, carrageenan, red #3, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, niacinamide, iron (ferrous sulfate), autolyzed yeast extract, nonfat dry milk, yellow #6, vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), citric acid, cyanocobalamin.