1 piece (medium) of Bat (120 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 130 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 27 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.5 µg of B12 covers 105% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Bat Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

130

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

22.5g

· 45% DV

Fat

4.2g

· 5% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 70% · Fat 30%

Bat Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.1µg · 88% DV

7.8mg · 49% DV

0.45mg · 26% DV

0.22mg · 17% DV

Minerals

Iron

5mg · 28% DV

Zinc

3mg · 27% DV

Phosphorus

185mg · 26% DV

Selenium

8µg · 15% DV

How Nutritious Is Bat?

Nutrient density

Very high

82/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

57/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Bat Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Bat

To burn the 130 calories in 100 g:

🚶

32min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

13min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

18min

Cycling

🏊

15min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Bat Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Bat Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Bat Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Bat Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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🥩

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250 kcal

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140 kcal

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🍗

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bat

Is bat meat high in protein?

Bat meat provides 22.5 g of protein per 100 g, with 130 calories. It contains 4.2 g of fat per 100 g.

Does bat meat affect blood sugar?

Bat meat has 0 g of carbohydrates and a glycemic index of 0. It is compatible with keto, carnivore, ketovore, paleo, omnivore, and gluten-free diets.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026