Au Bon Pain Extra Bacon BLT
The Extra Bacon BLT from Au Bon Pain is made with six slices of bacon, tomatoes, mixed green lettuce leaves, and mayo. It’s 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.
As a bonus, read through to the end of this report for a comparison of the nutrition facts for popular fast food BLT sandwiches.
Au Bon Pain BLT Nutritional Information
Calories
There are 510 calories in the Extra Bacon BLT sandwich at Au Bon Pain.
Here are the number of calories by macronutrient in one serving:
Dietary fats and carbohydrates each contribute about 43% of the total calories. The remaining 14% of calories is derived from protein.
Au Bon Pain BLT
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on standard formulations and an analysis of nutrition facts provided by Au Bon Pain. Actual calories in your meal may vary as a result of how the BLT is prepared and due to natural variations in food products.
Total Fat
A standard serving of the sandwich contains 24 grams total fat, including 7 grams saturated fat. That is high.
The total fat has a 37% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet). Use the daily value to measure the level of nutrients in food.
In this case, one Extra Bacon BLT from Au Bon Pain’s Signature Hot Sandwiches menu contributes 37% of the recommended limit of dietary fats for entire day.
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.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
Au Bon Pain’s bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich contains 1,470 milligrams of sodium. That is more than 60% of the recommended daily limit.
Here is a summary of the full nutrition facts for Au Bon Pain’s Extra Bacon BLT sub.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving: 1 Sandwich
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
510 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
24g |
37% |
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Saturated Fat |
7g |
35% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
45mg |
15% |
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Sodium |
1470mg |
61% |
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Carbohydrates |
54g |
18% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
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Total Sugars |
3g | |
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Protein |
17g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
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
Bacon
Ingredients:Bacon 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
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.
Fast Food BLT Sandwiches
Fast Food BLTs Nutrition
Now that you know more about Au Bon Pain’s Extra Bacon BLT nutritional content and ingredients, here’s a quick summary of the nutrition facts for select fast food BLT sandwiches.
Take note of the sodium levels, which are often high in fast food menu items made with 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.
| 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 |
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