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Mexican Style Meatballs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Style Meatballs Recipe

Mexican Style Meatballs has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 9.8g 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 14.3 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.94 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican Style Meatballs has been given a composite ranking of 40, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A750 IU15%
Vitamin C7.2 mg12%
Thiamin0.38 mg25%
Niacin9 mg45%
Vitamin B60.26 mg13%
Folate36 mcg9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium70 mg7%
Iron5.9 mg33%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Potassium307 mg8.8%
Sodium473 mg19.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.8 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars2.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.3 g28.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.9 g24.5%
Saturated Fat5.9 g29.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 143

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.9 g 24.5%

Saturated Fat 5.9 g 29.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 72 mg 24%

Sodium 473 mg 19.7%

Total Carbohydrates 9.8 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 14.3 g 28.6%

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 12%

Calcium 7% Iron 33%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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