Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup) Recipe
Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup) has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 20.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 26.5 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.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 47, for Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 36% | |
| Calories from Fat | 36% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 28% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- High in Vitamin C
- High in Iron
- Very high in Vitamin B12
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1.4 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Retinol | 5.3 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 IU | 0.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2 mg | 9.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 16.6 mcg | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 3.3 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39 mcg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.2 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17.6 mg | 1.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 0.98 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 10.2 mg | 2.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Phosphorus | 64.2 mg | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 185.5 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 284.1 mg | 11.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.98 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 4.5 mcg | 6.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.63 g | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0.78 g | 3.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.4 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12 g 18.5%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 120.3 mg 40.1%
Sodium 1452 mg 60.5%
Total Carbohydrates 20.6 g 6.9%
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%
Sugars 3.4 g
Protein 26.5 g 53%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 23.3%
Calcium 9% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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