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Delicious Italian Meatballs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Delicious Italian Meatballs Recipe

Delicious Italian Meatballs has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 19.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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. With 29.3 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Italian cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 79, for Delicious Italian Meatballs, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs18%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.2 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol2.7 mcg
Vitamin C22.6 mg37.7%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D0.89 IU0.22%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.3 mg19.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.4 mg11.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.3 mg14.9%Top 30%High
Folate26.2 mcg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid1.8 mcg
Vitamin B120.6 mcg9.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.3 mg3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium42 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.5 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium21.7 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus105.1 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium0.3 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium87.8 mg3.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.5 mg9.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.3 mg14.9%Top 30%High
Selenium8.9 mcg12.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.7 g1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.4 g
Glucose0.9 mg
Fructose1.2 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.7 g17.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3 g14.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27 g 41.5%

Saturated Fat 10 g 50%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 96.2 mg 32.1%

Sodium 294.9 mg 12.3%

Total Carbohydrates 19.3 g 6.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 8.1 g

Protein 29.3 g 58.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 126.7%

Calcium 14.1% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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