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Fontina Stuffed Meatballs Recipe

Fontina Stuffed Meatballs has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 4.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 20.9 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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. It is also an average 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 9, for Fontina Stuffed Meatballs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein40%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A585 IU11.7%
Vitamin C5.7 mg9.5%
Vitamin D4.8 IU1.2%
Vitamin E0.2 mg0.67%
Thiamin0.02 mg1%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.5%
Niacin0.12 mg0.6%
Vitamin B60.06 mg2.8%
Folate11.2 mcg2.8%
Vitamin B120.45 mcg7.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.14 mg1.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium215 mg21.5%
Iron0.5 mg2.8%
Magnesium9.2 mg2.3%
Phosphorus142 mg14.2%
Potassium62.4 mg1.8%
Sodium672.4 mg28%
Zinc0.98 mg6.5%
Copper0.02 mg1%
Manganese0.04 mg1.8%
Selenium4.8 mcg6.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.1 g1.4%
Dietary Fiber0.3 g1.2%
Sugars1.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.9 g41.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.3 g18.9%
Saturated Fat6.4 g32%
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.3 g 18.9%

Saturated Fat 6.4 g 32%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 81.3 mg 27.1%

Sodium 672.4 mg 28%

Total Carbohydrates 4.1 g 1.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 20.9 g 41.8%

Vitamin A 11.7% Vitamin C 9.5%

Calcium 21.5% Iron 2.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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