Au Bon Pain Extra Bacon BLT Calories and Nutrition

The Extra Bacon BLT at Au Bon Pain includes six slices of bacon, tomatoes, mixed green lettuce leaves and mayo served on a baguette roll.

One sandwich has 510 calories, 24 grams fat, 54 grams carbohydrates, and 17 grams protein.

This is your guide to the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in Au Bon Pain’s Extra Bacon BLT.

We also provide a nutrition facts comparison between the Extra Bacon BLT and similar fast food menu items, including Jimmy John’s J.J.B.L.T. and TacoTime’s Chicken BLT burrito. Scroll to the end of this guide for that reference table.

Au Bon Pain Extra Bacon BLT Nutrition

Let’s start with a breakdown of the calories and nutrients in this sandwich.

Calories in Extra Bacon BLT Sandwich

There are 510 calories in the Extra Bacon BLT sandwich at Au Bon Pain.

Dietary fat and carbohydrates each contribute about 43% of the total calories. The remaining 14% of calories is derived from protein.

Fat: 220 calories
Carbs: 220 calories
Protein: 70 calories
Total: 510 calories per sandwich

Calories

fat

43%

carbohydrates

43%

Protein

14%

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Au Bon Pain, which states that the information is derived from computer analysis of recipes. Calories may vary as a result of how the BLT is prepared and due to natural variations in food products.

BLT sandwich from Au Bon Pain with summary nutrient info.

Total Fat

Each serving contains 24 grams total fat, including 7 grams saturated fat. That is considered high for a single menu item.

The total fat has a 37% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

220 calories from total fat
43% of total calories per serving
60 calories from saturated fat
Zero trans fat

Saturated Fat

There are 7 grams of Saturated Fat in one sandwich. That is high.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.

To that end, note that there are approximately 60 calories from saturated fat per serving.

60 calories from saturated fat (35% DV)

Sodium

One sandwich contains 1,470 milligrams of sodium. That amount of sodium is more than 60% of the total value recommended for an individual consuming 2,000 calories per day.

Here is the nutritional information for Au Bon Pain’s Extra Bacon BLT.

Nutrition Information Source: Au Bon Pain

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Sandwich

CALORIES

510

TOTAL FAT

24g

(37%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

54g

(18%DV)

PROTEIN

17g

Saturated Fat	7g (35%DV)
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	45mg (15%DV)

Sodium	1470mg (61%DV)
Dietary Fiber	1g (4%DV)
Total Sugars	3g

%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

The amount of total dietary fat per serving is high. The 24 grams of fat contribute 220 calories.
7 grams of saturated fat is high. The FDA suggests saturated fat is a nutrient ‘to get less of.’
The sodium content in one sandwich is high. There is more than 1,450 mg sodium per serving, a 61% daily value.
You may be surprised to learn that, despite the high fat content, the Extra Bacon BLT sandwich is one of the lowest calorie options on Au Bon Pain’s Signature Hot Sandwiches Menu. The Newport Turkey, Toasted Chicken & Avocado, and Smoky BBQ Chicken Melt have more calories than the Extra Bacon BLT.

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Extra Bacon BLT Ingredients and Allergens

Ingredients

This sandwich is made with six slices of smoked bacon. It’s topped with tomatoes, leafy greens, and mayonnaise, and served on a toasted baguette.

Here are the ingredients in the Extra Bacon BLT sandwich from Au Bon Pain.

We present the ingredients separately for the baguette, bacon, and mayonnaise. In addition to the ingredients listed below, the sandwich also includes Tomatoes and Mixed Salad Greens.

Baguette

Ingredients:Enriched Flour, Water, Salt, Palm Oil, Yeast, Dough Conditioner

Enriched Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
Dough Conditioner is made with wheat flour, malted barley flour, sunflower lecithin, ascorbic acid, and enzymes.

Bacon

Ingredients:Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite

What is Sodium Phosphate?

Sodium phosphate, one of the ingredients in the bacon, is a generic term used for a compound of sodium and phosphate. It is an ingredient in foods that is often used as a stabilizer to maintain a mixture of oil and water.

Mayonnaise

Ingredients:Water, Soybean Oil, Modified Food Starch, Egg Yolks, Vinegar, Salt, Eggs, Mustard Flour, Potassium Sorbate, and Calcium Disodium EDTA (preservatives), Phosphoric Acid, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Oleoresin Paprika, Artificial Flavor, Phylloquinone (Vitamin K1).

Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients:Soybean Oil, Water, Sugar, Distilled Vinegar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, White Wine, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Reconstituted Lime Juice (water, lime juice concentrate), Garlic Puree (garlic, water, citric acid), Citric Acid, Spice, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Shallots, Mustard Seed, Xanthan Gum, Arabic Gum, Lemon Oil, Garlic, Tartaric Acid.

What is Sodium Erythorbate?

Sodium Erythorbate is listed as an ingredient in the bacon.

It is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a refined food-grade chemical similar to vitamin C. It is synthesized from sugar. This food additive is used as an antioxidant, preservative and color fixative. It is most predominately used in processing meats, poultry and soft drinks.

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Brief Definitions of Certain Ingredients

Arabic Gum is derived from the sap of Acacia trees and used as a stabilizer, binding agent, and emulsifier.
Calcium Disodium EDTA, an odorless crystalline powder, is used as a preservative to retain color. It is also commonly used to remove trace amounts of metal incurred during food processing.
Potassium Sorbate, an odorless and tasteless synthetically produced salt, is a chemical additive used as a preservative.
Sodium Erythorbate is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a refined food-grade chemical similar to vitamin C.
Sodium Phosphate is a generic term used for a compound of sodium and phosphate.
Sodium Nitrate is an inorganic sodium salt used as a food preservative and anti-oxidant to cure ham, bacon, hot dogs and other meats.
Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide used as a food additive as an emulsifier, thickening agent, and stabilizer.

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Allergens

The Extra Bacon BLT is made with ingredients that contain egg, soy, and wheat.

Continue reading below to see how ABP’s Bacon sandwich stacks up against BLTs from other quick service restaurants.

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Fast Food BLT Sandwiches

Nutritional Value in Fast Food BLTs

Now that you know more about Au Bon Pain’s Extra Bacon BLT nutritional content as well as the sandwich ingredients, here’s a quick summary of the nutrition facts for various popular fast food BLTs.

Restaurant	Menu Item	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Protein	Sodium
Au Bon Pain	Extra Bacon BLT	510	24g	54g	17g	1470mg
Jimmy John's	8" J.J.B.L.T.	590	32g	47g	24g	1340mg
Jimmy John's	16" J.J.B.L.T.	1190	64g	94g	47g	2680mg
Taco Time	Chicken BLT Burrito	600	31g	46g	34g	1210mg

As you can see from the table above, the amount of sodium can get fairly high in fast food items that contain bacon.

If you want some great ideas for reducing the sodium content in your daily diet, check out Dick Logue’s cookbook titled 500 Low Sodium Recipes.

Nutrition facts, including calories, allergens, and nutrient content are based on available information as of the date this post was published. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date nutrition facts and ingredients. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or recommendations. We aggregate data about commercially processed foods and drinks and present it to our readers for informational purposes only. Always consult your physician for any healthcare and dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Au Bon Pain