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Healthy Turkey Meatballs⏱ 37 min total
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Healthy Turkey Meatballs

Per 1 serving · 133 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
248
12%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    25g
    39% of calories
  • Carbs
    5.2g
    8% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    52% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Healthy Turkey Meatballs (133 g) has 248 calories, with 25 g of protein, 5.2 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (49% DV), niacin (50% DV) and Vitamin B6 (52% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 57% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
187cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.9g
Net carbs
4g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.8g
0.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein49%
  • Niacin50%
  • Vitamin B652%
  • Vitamin B1254%
  • Pantothenic acid28%
  • Choline24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine10%
  • Riboflavin (B2)17%
  • Copper15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol57%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 22 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Pulse the oats in a food processor until they become a coarse flour.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, gently mix the ground turkey, ground oats, egg yolks, salt, pepper, and olive oil until just combined; avoid overmixing.

  4. 4

    Scoop and roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs (about 1 to 1½ inches) and arrange on the prepared sheet, spacing slightly apart.

  5. 5

    Bake for 10–12 minutes, flip the meatballs, and continue baking 8–12 minutes more until browned and an instant-read thermometer in the center registers 165°F.

  6. 6

    Let rest 2–3 minutes, then serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (133 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A55 μg
6%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D1 μg
6%
Vitamin E1 mg
6%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine0.1 mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
17%
Niacin8 mg
50%
Vitamin B61 mg
52%
Folate (B9)22 μg
6%
Vitamin B121 μg
54%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
28%
Choline130 mg
24%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium35 mg
4%
Iron2 mg
21%
Potassium301 mg
6%
Magnesium34 mg
8%
Phosphorus284 mg
41%
Zinc3 mg
28%
Copper0.1 mg
15%
Manganese0.2 mg
8%
Selenium32 μg
58%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene3 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene8 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol54 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.5 μg—

Burning 248 calories

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

  • 47min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 30min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 21min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 35min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Healthy Turkey Meatballs?

One serving of Healthy Turkey Meatballs (1 serving) has 248 calories, which works out to 187 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Healthy Turkey Meatballs high in protein?

Yes. It has 25 g of protein per serving, and 39% of its calories come from protein (9.9 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Healthy Turkey Meatballs keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 8% of calories.

How much sodium is in Healthy Turkey Meatballs?

110 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Healthy Turkey 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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