Italian Egg Drop Soup With Meatballs Recipe
Italian Egg Drop Soup With Meatballs has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 22.6g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 31.9 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 average 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 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 is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Italian Egg Drop Soup With Meatballs has been given a composite ranking of 44, and in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 30% | |
| Calories from Fat | 49% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- High in Vitamin C
- Very high in Riboflavin
- High in Calcium
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 | 0.38 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Retinol | 21.8 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 2.5 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 10.1 IU | 2.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0.19 mg | 11.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Niacin | 1.9 mg | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 9.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 35.5 mcg | 8.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Folic Acid | 3.8 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.38 mcg | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.57 mg | 5.7% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 44.7 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 0.76 mg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 10.3 mg | 2.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 86.3 mg | 8.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 159 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 267.9 mg | 11.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.76 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 9.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 7.4 mcg | 10.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.92 g | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.3 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23 g 35.4%
Saturated Fat 6.3 g 31.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 278.8 mg 92.9%
Sodium 1403.7 mg 58.5%
Total Carbohydrates 22.6 g 7.5%
Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.2%
Sugars 3.5 g
Protein 31.9 g 63.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 21.7%
Calcium 23.4% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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