Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 40g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 44 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 high in trans fats.
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 6.3 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 18, for Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 52% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 150 mg | 15% | ||
Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | ||
Potassium | 980 mg | 28% | ||
Sodium | 1770 mg | 73.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 40 g | 13.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | ||
Sugars | 13 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 44 g | 88% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 41 g | 63.1% | ||
Saturated Fat | 17 g | 85% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 1.5 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 710 Calories from Fat 370
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41 g 63.1%
Saturated Fat 17 g 85%
Trans Fat 1.5 g
Cholesterol 180 mg 60%
Sodium 1770 mg 73.8%
Total Carbohydrates 40 g 13.3%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 13 g
Protein 44 g 88%
Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 15% Iron 35%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 400
Protein 54 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 250
Protein 27 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 30 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 19 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 440
Protein 9 g | Carbs 53 g | Fat 21 g
Per Serving | Calories 350
Protein 29 g | Carbs 2 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 5 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 210
Protein 8 g | Carbs 2 g | Fat 19 g