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Lamb Greek Meatballs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lamb Greek Meatballs Recipe

Lamb Greek Meatballs has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 7.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 16.5 gms of protein, it is 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 low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 12, for Lamb Greek Meatballs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A365 IU7.3%
Vitamin C2.7 mg4.5%
Vitamin D6.4 IU1.6%
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0.03 mg1.7%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5%
Niacin0.18 mg0.9%
Vitamin B60.07 mg3.4%
Folate15.2 mcg3.8%
Vitamin B120.13 mcg2.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37 mg3.7%
Iron2.4 mg13.4%
Magnesium10.4 mg2.6%
Phosphorus39 mg3.9%
Potassium117.5 mg3.4%
Sodium123.1 mg5.1%
Zinc0.24 mg1.6%
Copper0.06 mg3.2%
Manganese0.14 mg7.1%
Selenium4.1 mcg5.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.5 g2.5%
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.5 g33%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.4 g23.7%
Saturated Fat6.6 g33%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.4 g 23.7%

Saturated Fat 6.6 g 33%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 107.1 mg 35.7%

Sodium 123.1 mg 5.1%

Total Carbohydrates 7.5 g 2.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 16.5 g 33%

Vitamin A 7.3% Vitamin C 4.5%

Calcium 3.7% Iron 13.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1453167 Embed Table:

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