Great Italian Meat Balls has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12.
The food contains 3.3g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.7 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's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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 is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Great Italian Meat Balls has been given a composite ranking of 27, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 33% | |
Calories from Fat | 61% | |
Calories from Carbs | 6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 154.6 IU | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 29.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.84 mg | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 14.3 IU | 3.6% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 3.4 mg | 16.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 24.4 mcg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 9.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.7 mcg | 28% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.84 mg | 8.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 63.9 mg | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 20.2 mg | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 175.6 mg | 17.6% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 256.3 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 124.2 mg | 5.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 3.4 mg | 22.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 17.6 mcg | 25.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 2.77 g | 0.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.08 g | 0.34% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 14.9 g | 29.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.8 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.8 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.8 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 12.1 g | 18.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24.4% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 Calories from Fat 130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.4 g 22.2%
Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 117.1 mg 39%
Sodium 147.8 mg 6.2%
Total Carbohydrates 3.3 g 1.1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 17.7 g 35.4%
Vitamin A 3.7% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 7.6% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 327
Protein 62.9 g | Carbs 15.7 g | Fat 2.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 18.1 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 139
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 14.9 g | Fat 6.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 316
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 27.1 g | Fat 16.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 45
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 74
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 0.9 g | Fat 5.5 g