Cajun Appetizer Meatballs has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.
The food contains 45g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
It belongs to Cajun cuisine. Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 20, for Cajun Appetizer Meatballs, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 46% | |
Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 200 IU | 4% | ||
Vitamin C | 3 mg | 5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.14 mg | 9% | ||
Niacin | 15.6 mg | 78% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.42 mg | 21% | ||
Folate | 48 mcg | 12% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 70 mg | 7% | ||
Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | ||
Magnesium | 44 mg | 11% | ||
Potassium | 515 mg | 14.7% | ||
Sodium | 1272 mg | 53% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 45 g | 15% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3.6% | ||
Sugars | 35.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 22.9 g | 45.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 25.4 g | 39.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10 g | 50% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 Calories from Fat 229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.4 g 39.1%
Saturated Fat 10 g 50%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 139 mg 46.3%
Sodium 1272 mg 53%
Total Carbohydrates 45 g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%
Sugars 35.5 g
Protein 22.9 g 45.8%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 7% Iron 30%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 132
Protein 0.51 g | Carbs 33.9 g | Fat 0.17 g
Per Serving | Calories 220
Protein 1.5 g | Carbs 53.3 g | Fat 0.14 g
Per Serving | Calories 98
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 4.5 g | Fat 5.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 19.9 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 111
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 1.9 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 301
Protein 16.8 g | Carbs 19.4 g | Fat 19.8 g