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Meatball & Ricotta Stuffed Shells - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Meatball & Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe

Meatball & Ricotta Stuffed Shells has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 10.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 14.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 29, for Meatball & Ricotta Stuffed Shells, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A874.3 IU17.5%Top 10%Very High
Retinol116.8 mcg
Vitamin C0.88 mg1.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D9.7 IU2.4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.7 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate17.7 mcg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.88 mcg14.7%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium244.2 mg24.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.88 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus192.9 mg19.3%Top 30%High
Potassium275.2 mg7.9%Top 30%High
Sodium412.3 mg17.2%Top 30%High
Zinc1.8 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium15 mcg21.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.9 g3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.18 g0.71%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars5.2 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.9 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.6 g22.5%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8.6 g42.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249 Calories from Fat 149

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.5 g 25.4%

Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 58.1 mg 19.4%

Sodium 465.9 mg 19.4%

Total Carbohydrates 10.1 g 3.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%

Sugars 5.9 g

Protein 14.7 g 29.4%

Vitamin A 19.8% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 27.6% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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