Ikea Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Ikea Swedish 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, Thiamin and Niacin.
The food contains 19.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30.6 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.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 Swedish cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 48, for Ikea Swedish Meatballs, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 25% | |
| Calories from Fat | 59% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 16% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Thiamin
- High in Iron
- Very high in Vitamin B12
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 81.7 IU | 1.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 21 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 0.91 mg | 1.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 IU | 1.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0.3 mg | 20.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2.1 mg | 10.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 15.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 11 mcg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 3.4 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.61 mcg | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.3 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 49.4 mg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 13.7 mg | 3.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 111.3 mg | 11.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 188.4 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 368.5 mg | 15.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg | 12.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 9.8 mcg | 13.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.3 g | 18.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1.5 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 14.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.5 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 Calories from Fat 285
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.7 g 48.8%
Saturated Fat 11.8 g 59%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 151 mg 50.3%
Sodium 1208.8 mg 50.4%
Total Carbohydrates 19.5 g 6.5%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 1.8 g
Protein 30.6 g 61.2%
Vitamin A 5.4% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 16.2% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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