⏱ 30 min totalPaleo Pineapple Chicken Spinach Meatballs
Per 1 serving · 225 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein22g43% of calories
- Carbs8.7g17% of calories
- Fat9.6g41% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Paleo Pineapple Chicken Spinach Meatballs (225 g) has 203 calories, with 22 g of protein, 8.7 g of carbohydrates and 9.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (43% of calories). It is high in protein (45% DV), Vitamin A (46% DV) and Vitamin C (26% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein45%
- Vitamin A46%
- Vitamin C26%
- Vitamin K222%
- Riboflavin (B2)35%
- Niacin43%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Vitamin E17%
- Thiamine17%
- Choline15%
- Calcium11%
- Potassium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol32%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup, chunks Pineapple
¼ package (10 oz) Spinach
4 oz crumbled Ground chicken
¼ tsp Curry powder- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or nonstick foil.
- 2
Cut pineapple into chunks then place it in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Microwave the spinach according to package directions until hot, then drain and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Add to the bowl with the pineapple.
- 4
Add the ground chicken, curry powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix gently with clean hands until evenly combined without overworking.
- 5
Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons per meatball and roll lightly. Arrange on the prepared sheet with a little space between each.
- 6
Bake until the centers reach 165°F on an instant‑read thermometer, 12–15 minutes. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (225 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 417 μg | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 24 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 266 μg | 222% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 35% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 57% |
| Folate (B9) | 112 μg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 26% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 27% |
| Choline | 84 mg | 15% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 106 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 881 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 83 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 239 mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 16 μg | 29% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 5,009 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 203 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 39minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 24minCycling (moderate)
- 17minRunning (6 mph)
- 29minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Paleo Pineapple Chicken Spinach Meatballs?
One serving of Paleo Pineapple Chicken Spinach Meatballs (1 serving) has 203 calories, which works out to 90 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Paleo Pineapple Chicken Spinach Meatballs high in protein?
Yes. It has 22 g of protein per serving, and 43% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Paleo Pineapple Chicken Spinach Meatballs keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 17% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Paleo Pineapple Chicken Spinach Meatballs?
159 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Paleo Pineapple Chicken Spinach Meatballs?
4.6 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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