Baccala Meatballs: Polpette di Baccala has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.
The food contains 25g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 100 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 10 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Baccala Meatballs: Polpette di Baccala has been given a composite ranking of 46, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 84% | |
Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 38 IU | 0.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 343 mg | 34.3% | ||
Iron | 10 mg | 55.6% | ||
Potassium | 2000 mg | 57.1% | ||
Sodium | 12000 mg | 500% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 25 g | 8.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 100 g | 200% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 293 g | 450.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 41 g | 205% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3115 Calories from Fat 2640
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 293 g 450.8%
Saturated Fat 41 g 205%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 278 mg 92.7%
Sodium 12000 mg 500%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g 8.3%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 100 g 200%
Vitamin A 0.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 34.3% Iron 55.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 398
Protein 7 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 37 g
Per Serving | Calories 277
Protein 9 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 19 g
Per Serving | Calories 1510
Protein 113 g | Carbs 70 g | Fat 90 g
Per Serving | Calories 530
Protein 50 g | Carbs 31 g | Fat 17 g