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It's All Greek to Me Meatballs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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It's All Greek to Me Meatballs Recipe

It's All Greek to Me Meatballs has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 35.5g 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. With 29.7 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 4 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 high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing It's All Greek to Me Meatballs has been given a composite ranking of 54, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs30%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A295.3 IU5.9%Top 30%High
Retinol14.2 mcg
Vitamin C7.3 mg12.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D5.5 IU1.4%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.36 mg21.4%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.6 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.36 mg18.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate20 mcg5%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B121.1 mcg18.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.73 mg7.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium58.9 mg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.5 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium36.7 mg9.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus151.3 mg15.1%Top 30%High
Potassium332.7 mg9.5%Top 10%Very High
Sodium221.4 mg9.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.5 mg17%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.36 mg18.2%Top 30%High
Selenium9.1 mcg13%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.9 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.1 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.8 g21.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.9 g13.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.7 g18.4%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 484 Calories from Fat 219

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.4 g 37.5%

Saturated Fat 10.1 g 50.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 132.9 mg 44.3%

Sodium 608.9 mg 25.4%

Total Carbohydrates 35.5 g 11.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 8.5 g

Protein 29.7 g 59.4%

Vitamin A 16.2% Vitamin C 33.3%

Calcium 16.2% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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