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Meatballs or Meat Squares - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Meatballs or Meat Squares Recipe

Meatballs or Meat Squares has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 11.1g 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. With 46 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high 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 30, for Meatballs or Meat Squares, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A63.9 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol12.3 mcg
Vitamin C0.91 mg1.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D10.5 IU2.6%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5 mg25.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.46 mg22.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate16 mcg4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid3.2 mcg
Vitamin B122.3 mcg38.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.91 mg9.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30.6 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.7 mg15.2%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium23.3 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus203.7 mg20.4%Top 30%High
Potassium358 mg10.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium186.8 mg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc5 mg33.5%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium20.1 mcg28.7%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.1 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.41 g1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21 g42%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.8 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0.5 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1.4 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.2 mg
Glycine1.4 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.7 g25.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.3 g31.7%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat7.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 571 Calories from Fat 328

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 36.5 g 56.2%

Saturated Fat 13.9 g 69.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 224.7 mg 74.9%

Sodium 409.2 mg 17.1%

Total Carbohydrates 11.1 g 3.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.9 g3.6%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 46 g 92%

Vitamin A 2.8% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 6.7% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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