⏱ 40 min totalItalian Wedding Soup
Per 1 serving · 821 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein37g29% of calories
- Carbs29g23% of calories
- Fat27g48% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Italian Wedding Soup (821 g) has 508 calories, with 37 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (73% DV), Vitamin A (37% DV) and Vitamin K (70% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 70%, 50% and 58% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein73%
- Vitamin A37%
- Vitamin K70%
- Thiamine34%
- Riboflavin (B2)32%
- Niacin70%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C10%
- Calcium16%
- Magnesium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium70%
- Saturated fat50%
- Cholesterol58%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
4 oz Ground beef
½ large Egg
1 tbsp Breadcrumbs
½ tbsp Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp, ground Basil
1 tbsp chopped Onion
2 ½ cup Chicken broth
½ cup Spinach
¼ cup small shells Macaroni
½ small Carrots
Directions
- 1
Combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and onion in a medium bowl. Shape the mixture into 3/4-inch meatballs and set aside.
- 2
In a large stockpot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the spinach, shell pasta, carrots, and meatballs. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
- 3
Cook, stirring frequently, for 10-20 minutes until the pasta is al dente and the meatballs are cooked through.
- 4
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (821 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 330 μg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 84 μg | 70% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Niacin | 11 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Folate (B9) | 137 μg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 127% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 25% |
| Choline | 167 mg | 30% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 164 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1,106 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 63 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 430 mg | 61% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 57% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 42 μg | 76% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 870 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2,918 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 31 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.5 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 50 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 19 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 508 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 96minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 61minCycling (moderate)
- 42minRunning (6 mph)
- 71minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Italian Wedding Soup?
One serving of Italian Wedding Soup (1 serving) has 508 calories, which works out to 62 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Italian Wedding Soup high in protein?
It provides a solid 37 g of protein per serving (73% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% 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.
Is Italian Wedding Soup keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 23% 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 Wedding Soup?
1619 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Italian Wedding Soup?
4.1 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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