Mexican Meatball and Salsa Soup Recipe
Mexican Meatball and Salsa Soup has a high-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 39g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 35.4 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.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for Mexican Meatball and Salsa Soup, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 37% | |
| Calories from Fat | 21% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 41% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- Very high in Niacin
- High in Iron
- Very high in Vitamin B12
- High in Folate
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.41 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Retinol | 1.6 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 0.81 IU | 0.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 2.2 mg | 11.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 18.7 mcg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 10.5 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.61 mcg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.2 mg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 1 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Phosphorus | 95.9 mg | 9.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 221.2 mg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 5.5 mcg | 7.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.73 g | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 1 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.4 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0.73 g | 3.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 1.2 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9 g 13.8%
Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 73.2 mg 24.4%
Sodium 1090.5 mg 45.4%
Total Carbohydrates 39 g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%
Sugars 3.6 g
Protein 35.4 g 70.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 16.7%
Calcium 12.8% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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