⏱ 38 min total

Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Cilantro Dipping Sauce

Name: Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Ground turkey; 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs; ¼ large Egg; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¾ medium Scallions; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tbsp Ginger root; 1 tbsp Cilantro; 1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce; 1 tsp Sesame oil; ¼ tbsp Lime juice; ⅜ tbsp Water; ¼ tbsp chopped Scallions

Per 1 serving · 183 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

275

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
27g
39% of calories
Carbs
8.3g
12% of calories
Fat
15g
48% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Cilantro Dipping Sauce (183 g) has 275 calories, with 27 g of protein, 8.3 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (55% DV), Vitamin K (28% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 64% and 42% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

150cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

9.9g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein55%
Vitamin K28%
Riboflavin (B2)23%
Niacin56%
Vitamin B656%
Vitamin B1253%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine14%
Choline19%
Magnesium10%
Copper18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium64%
Cholesterol42%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 18 min

1
Preheat the oven to 500°F. Lightly oil or line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
2
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, salt, scallions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, one-fourth of the soy sauce, and half of the sesame oil. Mix gently until just combined, then form 1/4-cup portions into meatballs and arrange on the baking sheet.
3
Bake until browned and cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes, rotating the pan once for even color. Rest 2 minutes on the sheet.
4
For the dipping sauce, whisk the lime juice, water, remaining soy sauce, and remaining sesame oil in a small bowl, then stir in the chopped scallions. Adjust to taste.
5
Transfer meatballs to a platter, drizzle with a little sauce, and serve the rest on the side.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (183 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	53 μg	6%
Vitamin C	5 mg	5%
Vitamin D	1 μg	5%
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	3%
Vitamin K	34 μg	28%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin	9 mg	56%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	56%
Folate (B9)	35 μg	9%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	53%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	29%
Choline	104 mg	19%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	59 mg	6%
Iron	2 mg	31%
Potassium	400 mg	9%
Magnesium	42 mg	10%
Phosphorus	298 mg	43%
Zinc	3 mg	28%
Copper	0.2 mg	18%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	31 μg	57%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.4 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	125 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.2 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	5 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	43 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	4 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 275 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

52min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
39min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Cilantro Dipping Sauce?

One serving of Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Cilantro Dipping Sauce (1 serving) has 275 calories, which works out to 150 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Cilantro Dipping Sauce high in protein?

Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 39% of its calories come from protein (9.9 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Cilantro Dipping Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 12% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Cilantro Dipping Sauce?

1483 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Cilantro Dipping Sauce?

1.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (183 g)

Calories275

% Daily Value*

Total fat 15g	19%
Saturated fat 3.4g	17%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 125mg	42%
Sodium 1,483mg	64%
Total carbohydrate 8.3g	3%
Dietary fiber 1g	3%
Total sugars 1.2g
Protein 27g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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