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Meat balls ala Karen - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Meat balls ala Karen Recipe

Meat balls ala Karen has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.

The food contains 5.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.6 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 average 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 14, for Meat balls ala Karen, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs11%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A195 IU3.9%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D26 IU6.5%
Vitamin E0.16 mg0.53%
Thiamin0.08 mg5%
Riboflavin0.25 mg14.9%
Niacin2.7 mg13.6%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate27.2 mcg6.8%
Vitamin B121.5 mcg25.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.27 mg2.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron1.6 mg8.9%
Magnesium14 mg3.5%
Phosphorus163 mg16.3%
Potassium195.4 mg5.6%
Sodium186.2 mg7.8%
Zinc2.5 mg16.5%
Copper0.06 mg2.9%
Manganese0.05 mg2.7%
Selenium11.6 mcg16.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.7 g1.9%
Dietary Fiber0.3 g1.2%
Sugars0.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.6 g29.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.3 g22%
Saturated Fat5.7 g28.5%
Monounsaturated Fat5.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 215 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.3 g 22%

Saturated Fat 5.7 g 28.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 140.8 mg 46.9%

Sodium 186.2 mg 7.8%

Total Carbohydrates 5.7 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 14.6 g 29.2%

Vitamin A 3.9% Vitamin C

Calcium 7% Iron 8.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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