Meat extender vs Egg
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Meat extender is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Meat extender 311
Egg 376
Protein (g)
Meat extender 41.7
Egg 82.4
Carbs (g)
Meat extender 34.7
Egg 4.47
Fat (g)
Meat extender 2.97
Egg 0.040
Fiber (g)
Meat extender 17.5
Egg 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Egg, white, dried, powder, stabilized, glucose reduced — 82.4g vs 41.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Meat extender — 311 vs 376 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Meat extender scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Meat extender | Egg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 311 kcal | 376 kcal | -17% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.48 g | 8.54 g | -12% |
| Protein | 41.7 g | 82.4 g | -49% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.97 g | 0.040 g | +7325% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 34.7 g | 4.47 g | +677% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 17.5 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.424 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.648 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.702 mg | 0.037 mg | +1797% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.891 mg | 2.32 mg | -62% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 22.0 mg | 0.723 mg | +2946% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.49 mg | 1.96 mg | -24% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.34 mg | 0.024 mg | +5467% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 198 ug | 96.0 ug | +106% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 8.40 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 6.00 ug | 0.530 ug | +1032% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 204 mg | 89.0 mg | +129% |
| Iron, Fe | 12.0 mg | 0.240 mg | +4896% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 216 mg | 72.0 mg | +200% |
| Phosphorus, P | 639 mg | 89.0 mg | +618% |
| Potassium, K | 1902 mg | 1116 mg | +70% |
| Sodium, Na | 10.0 mg | 1238 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.21 mg | 0.160 mg | +1281% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.304 mg | 0.170 mg | +79% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.271 mg | 0.050 mg | +442% |
| Selenium, Se | 7.40 ug | 125 ug | -94% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1301 kj | 1573 kj | -17% |
| Ash | 13.1 g | 4.55 g | +189% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 198 ug | 96.0 ug | +106% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 198 ug | 96.0 ug | +106% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 32.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.312 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.105 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.642 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.66 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.46 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.196 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.574 g | 1.27 g | -55% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.62 g | 3.66 g | -56% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.00 g | 5.02 g | -60% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.26 g | 7.17 g | -55% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.60 g | 5.08 g | -49% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.520 g | 3.20 g | -84% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.627 g | 2.04 g | -69% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 2.18 g | 5.18 g | -58% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.43 g | 3.31 g | -57% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.12 g | 6.17 g | -66% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 3.12 g | 4.81 g | -35% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.07 g | 1.87 g | -43% |
| Alanine | 1.75 g | 5.31 g | -67% |
| Aspartic acid | 4.74 g | 7.29 g | -35% |
| Glutamic acid | 8.67 g | 11.5 g | -25% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.69 g | 3.09 g | -45% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.30 g | 3.10 g | -26% |
| Serine | 2.23 g | 6.08 g | -63% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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