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Greek Turkey Meatballs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Greek Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Greek Turkey Meatballs has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 2.7g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 23.4 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. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 18, for Greek Turkey Meatballs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein53%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs6%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C2 mg3.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.06 mg0.2%
Thiamin0.02 mg1%
Riboflavin0.01 mg0.6%
Niacin0.12 mg0.6%
Vitamin B60.04 mg2.1%
Folate8.4 mcg2.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.02 mg0.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium32 mg3.2%
Iron2.9 mg15.9%
Magnesium6.4 mg1.6%
Phosphorus9 mg0.9%
Potassium52 mg1.5%
Sodium99.8 mg4.2%
Zinc0.12 mg0.8%
Copper0.03 mg1.3%
Manganese0.11 mg5.5%
Selenium0.21 mcg0.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.7 g0.9%
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%
Sugars0.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.4 g46.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.2 g12.6%
Saturated Fat2.6 g13%
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.2 g 12.6%

Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 80 mg 26.7%

Sodium 99.8 mg 4.2%

Total Carbohydrates 2.7 g 0.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 23.4 g 46.8%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 3.4%

Calcium 3.2% Iron 15.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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