Italian Meatballs Recipe has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 15g 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 46 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.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and average in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 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.
It belongs to Italian cuisine.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Italian Meatballs Recipe has been given a composite ranking of 13, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 32% | |
Calories from Fat | 57% | |
Calories from Carbs | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 200 mg | 20% | ||
Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | ||
Potassium | 760 mg | 21.7% | ||
Sodium | 1980 mg | 82.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 46 g | 92% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 36 g | 55.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 14 g | 70% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 1 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 Calories from Fat 330
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36 g 55.4%
Saturated Fat 14 g 70%
Trans Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 175 mg 58.3%
Sodium 1980 mg 82.5%
Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 46 g 92%
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 20% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 9 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 376
Protein 18.9 g | Carbs 6.7 g | Fat 29.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 320
Protein 20 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 23 g
Per Serving | Calories 60
Protein 3 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 390
Protein 35 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 850
Protein 28 g | Carbs 91 g | Fat 43 g
Per Serving | Calories 360
Protein 7 g | Carbs 38 g | Fat 20 g
Per Serving | Calories 210
Protein 3 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 17 g