Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita) Recipe

Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita) has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.

The food contains 19g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 33 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Finnish cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Finnish Meatballs (Lihapyorykoita) has been given a composite ranking of 11, and sparingly.