⏱ 30 min totalBeef and Spinach Meatballs
Per 1 serving · 131 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g22% of calories
- Carbs4.1g5% of calories
- Fat25g73% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Beef and Spinach Meatballs (131 g) has 310 calories, with 17 g of protein, 4.1 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin K (65% DV) and niacin (24% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 39% and 21% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein34%
- Vitamin K65%
- Niacin24%
- Vitamin B625%
- Vitamin B1277%
- Iron52%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E10%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Choline10%
- Calcium10%
- Copper10%
- Manganese12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat39%
- Cholesterol21%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
3 oz Ground beef
½ cup Spinach
¼ small raw Red onion
½ tsp Garlic
½ tbsp, whole Cumin seed- 🥄½ dash Salt
½ dash Black pepper
½ tbsp Olive oil
½ tbsp Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped spinach, red onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until the spinach is well incorporated.
- 3
Shape the mixture into two or three evenly sized meatballs. Use a food scale for accuracy if desired.
- 4
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with olive oil and bake for 10-15 minutes.
- 5
Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (131 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 81 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 78 μg | 65% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 36 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 77% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 9% |
| Choline | 52 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 96 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 177 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 14 μg | 25% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 869 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 19 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 9 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 310 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 59minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 44minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef and Spinach Meatballs?
One serving of Beef and Spinach Meatballs (1 serving) has 310 calories, which works out to 236 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Beef and Spinach Meatballs high in protein?
It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Beef and Spinach Meatballs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.
How much sodium is in Beef and Spinach Meatballs?
193 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Beef and Spinach Meatballs?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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