⏱ 55 min totalItalian Meatballs
Per 1 serving · 165 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein22g24% of calories
- Carbs6.2g7% of calories
- Fat28g69% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Italian Meatballs (165 g) has 371 calories, with 22 g of protein, 6.2 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (69% of calories). It is high in protein (44% DV), Vitamin K (55% DV) and thiamine (40% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31%, 49% and 35% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein44%
- Vitamin K55%
- Thiamine40%
- Riboflavin (B2)23%
- Niacin33%
- Vitamin B634%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Pantothenic acid17%
- Choline10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
- Saturated fat49%
- Cholesterol35%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¹⁄₁₆ cup Breadcrumbs- ¹⁄₁₆ cup 2% milk
¼ tbsp Olive oil
⅛ medium Onion
⅛ lb Ground beef
2 oz Ground pork
⅛ large Egg
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parsley
⅜ cloves, minced Garlic- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 🥄⅛ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tbsp Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Cover a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Soak bread crumbs in milk for 20 minutes.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook diced onions until translucent, about 5-10 minutes.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine beef and pork. Add onions, bread crumb mixture, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until combined. Cover and refrigerate for about one hour.
- 4
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 5
With wet hands, form the meat mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until browned and cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (165 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 41 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 65 μg | 55% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 40% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Folate (B9) | 24 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 74% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 17% |
| Choline | 55 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 76 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 240 mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 26 μg | 48% |
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 | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 192 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 14 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 25 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 371 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 70minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 45minCycling (moderate)
- 31minRunning (6 mph)
- 52minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Italian Meatballs?
One serving of Italian Meatballs (1 serving) has 371 calories, which works out to 225 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Italian Meatballs high in protein?
It provides a solid 22 g of protein per serving (44% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% 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 Italian Meatballs keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 7% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Italian Meatballs?
724 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Italian Meatballs?
1.7 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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