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Beef Moussaka⏱ 50 min total
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Beef Moussaka

Per 1 serving · 233 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
278
14%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    21g
    31% of calories
  • Carbs
    9.3g
    13% of calories
  • Fat
    17g
    56% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Beef Moussaka (233 g) has 278 calories, with 21 g of protein, 9.3 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (42% DV), niacin (25% DV) and Vitamin B6 (27% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 35% and 20% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
119cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.6g
Net carbs
6g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.3g
5.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein42%
  • Niacin25%
  • Vitamin B627%
  • Vitamin B1280%
  • Iron25%
  • Phosphorus35%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Riboflavin (B2)18%
  • Pantothenic acid14%
  • Choline11%
  • Calcium13%
  • Potassium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat35%
  • Cholesterol20%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 30 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with non-stick spray and arrange the eggplant slices on the bottom. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet coated with non-stick spray, heat over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook for about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, allspice, cinnamon, and oregano, and cook until the beef is browned, about 5-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Spoon the beef mixture over the eggplant in the baking dish. Puree the cottage cheese in a food processor and spread it over the beef.

  5. 5

    Top with shredded mozzarella and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (233 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A24 μg
3%
Vitamin C4 mg
5%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
5%
Vitamin K6 μg
5%
Thiamine0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
18%
Niacin4 mg
25%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
27%
Folate (B9)34 μg
9%
Vitamin B122 μg
80%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%
Choline60 mg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium128 mg
13%
Iron2 mg
25%
Potassium531 mg
11%
Magnesium34 mg
8%
Phosphorus244 mg
35%
Zinc4 mg
34%
Copper0.1 mg
16%
Manganese0.3 mg
12%
Selenium17 μg
31%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene2 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene68 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride29 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene1,534 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol19 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 278 calories

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

  • 53min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 33min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 23min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 39min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Beef Moussaka?

One serving of Beef Moussaka (1 serving) has 278 calories, which works out to 119 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Beef Moussaka high in protein?

Yes. It has 21 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (7.6 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Beef Moussaka keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Beef Moussaka?

266 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Beef Moussaka?

5.6 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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