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Mexican Meatballs 8 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Meatballs 8 Recipe

Mexican Meatballs 8 has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.

The food contains 0.4g 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 20.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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 low PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 11, for Mexican Meatballs 8, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein37%
 Calories from Fat62%
 Calories from Carbs1%

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A804.3 IU16.1%Top 10%Very High
Retinol107.1 mcg
Vitamin C2.9 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D22.9 IU5.7%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.3 mg21.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate20 mcg5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B122.9 mcg47.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid1.4 mg14.3%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium255.7 mg25.6%Top 10%Very High
Iron2.9 mg15.9%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium31.4 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Phosphorus374.3 mg37.4%Top 10%Very High
Potassium371.4 mg10.6%Top 10%Very High
Sodium286.3 mg11.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc5.7 mg38.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium25.7 mcg36.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.57 g0.19%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0.1 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein29.3 g58.6%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine1.4 mg
Isoleucine1.4 mg
Leucine1.4 mg
Lysine2.9 mg
Methionine1.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1.4 mg
Tyrosine1.4 mg
Valine1.4 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine1.4 mg
Alanine1.4 mg
Aspartic Acid2.9 mg
Glutamic Acid5.7 mg
Glycine1.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21.7 g33.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat11.1 g55.7%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat7.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water92.9 g
Ash4.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 Calories from Fat 137

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.2 g 23.4%

Saturated Fat 7.8 g 39%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 105.2 mg 35.1%

Sodium 200.4 mg 8.4%

Total Carbohydrates 0.4 g 0.13%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 20.5 g 41%

Vitamin A 11.3% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 17.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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