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Spinach and Cheese Meatballs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach and Cheese Meatballs Recipe

Spinach and Cheese Meatballs has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 6.3g 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 15.5 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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. 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Spinach and Cheese Meatballs, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein40%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2.9 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol68.6 mcg
Vitamin C10.8 mg18%Top 30%High
Vitamin D18.6 IU4.7%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.9 mg29.4%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.98 mg49%Top 10%Very High
Folate100 mcg25%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid52 mcg
Vitamin B122 mcg32.7%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid2 mg19.6%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium166.7 mg16.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron3.9 mg21.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium45.1 mg11.3%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus205.9 mg20.6%Top 10%Very High
Potassium277.5 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Sodium344.6 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Zinc3.9 mg26.1%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.6 mcg25.2%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.2 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.2 g30.4%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine1 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine1 mg
Tyrosine1 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine1 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.9 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.5 g11.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.2 g16.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 69

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.7 g 11.8%

Saturated Fat 3.3 g 16.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 44.7 mg 14.9%

Sodium 351.5 mg 14.6%

Total Carbohydrates 6.3 g 2.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 15.5 g 31%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 17% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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