Polpette (Torpedo Shaped Meatballs) Recipe
Polpette (Torpedo Shaped Meatballs) has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 6g 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 27 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and average in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 37, for Polpette (Torpedo Shaped Meatballs), and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 19% | |
| Calories from Fat | 77% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 400 mg | 40% | ||
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | ||
| Potassium | 320 mg | 9.1% | ||
| Sodium | 510 mg | 21.3% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6 g | 2% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 1 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g | 54% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 49 g | 75.4% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 13 g | 65% | ||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 1 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 Calories from Fat 440
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49 g 75.4%
Saturated Fat 13 g 65%
Trans Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 100 mg 33.3%
Sodium 510 mg 21.3%
Total Carbohydrates 6 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 27 g 54%
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 40% Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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