Italian Cheese Balls 1 has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 26.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 17.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
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 6.12 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 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 belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Italian Cheese Balls 1 has been given a composite ranking of 37, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 14% | |
Calories from Fat | 64% | |
Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 950 IU | 19% | ||
Vitamin C | 36 mg | 60% | ||
Thiamin | 0.53 mg | 35% | ||
Niacin | 9 mg | 45% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.32 mg | 16% | ||
Folate | 144 mcg | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 360 mg | 36% | ||
Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | ||
Magnesium | 76 mg | 19% | ||
Potassium | 424 mg | 12.1% | ||
Sodium | 651 mg | 27.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 8.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 13.2% | ||
Sugars | 8.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17.6 g | 35.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 35.6 g | 54.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 Calories from Fat 321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.6 g 54.8%
Saturated Fat 9.6 g 48%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 201 mg 67%
Sodium 651 mg 27.1%
Total Carbohydrates 26.5 g 8.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%
Sugars 8.1 g
Protein 17.6 g 35.2%
Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 60%
Calcium 36% Iron 34%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 321
Protein 28.6 g | Carbs 3.6 g | Fat 21.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 393
Protein 35.7 g | Carbs 3.6 g | Fat 25 g
Per Serving | Calories 410
Protein 15 g | Carbs 42 g | Fat 21 g
Per Serving | Calories 900
Protein 50 g | Carbs 63 g | Fat 47 g
Per Serving | Calories 318
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 46.4 g | Fat 13.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 441
Protein 42.4 g | Carbs 21.3 g | Fat 20.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 241
Protein 8 g | Carbs 2.7 g | Fat 22.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 147
Protein 18.1 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 6.5 g