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Porcupine Meatballs 9 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Porcupine Meatballs 9 Recipe

Porcupine Meatballs 9 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 20.3g 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 24.7 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.

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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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.

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 Porcupine Meatballs 9, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

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 A272.6 IU5.5%Top 30%High
Retinol12.2 mcg
Vitamin C6.7 mg11.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D9.1 IU2.3%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.3 mg21.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate25.6 mcg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid16.5 mcg
Vitamin B121.8 mcg30.5%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.61 mg6.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium23.8 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.4 mg13.6%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium23.2 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus155.5 mg15.5%Top 30%High
Potassium337.8 mg9.7%Top 10%Very High
Sodium321.6 mg13.4%Top 30%High
Zinc3.7 mg24.4%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium16.5 mcg23.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.4 g4.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.67 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.1 g30.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid2.4 mg
Glycine1.2 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.4 g17.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.4 g22%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 353 Calories from Fat 168

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.7 g 28.8%

Saturated Fat 7.2 g 36%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 129.9 mg 43.3%

Sodium 527.5 mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates 20.3 g 6.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g4.4%

Sugars 6.4 g

Protein 24.7 g 49.4%

Vitamin A 8.9% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 3.9% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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