⏱ 45 min total

Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs

Name: Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ cup Sour cream; 1 ½ oz Greek yogurt; ¼ tsp Lemon zest; ¼ tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; 1 tsp Olive oil; ¾ tsp Sumac; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; 4 oz Ground turkey; ¼ large Zucchini; ¾ medium Scallions; ¼ large Egg; ½ tbsp Spearmint; ½ tbsp Cilantro; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¼ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ⅛ tsp Cayenne pepper; ¼ tbsp Canola oil

Per 1 serving · 314 g · 21 ingredients

Calories

355

18%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
31g
34% of calories
Carbs
9.1g
10% of calories
Fat
22g
56% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs (314 g) has 355 calories, with 31 g of protein, 9.1 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (62% DV), Vitamin C (22% DV) and Vitamin K (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 44%, 30% and 46% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

113cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.7g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.6g

3.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein62%
Vitamin C22%
Vitamin K29%
Riboflavin (B2)36%
Niacin52%
Vitamin B665%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A11%
Vitamin E12%
Folate (B9)13%
Calcium15%
Potassium14%
Magnesium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium44%
Saturated fat30%
Cholesterol46%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min

1
In a bowl, combine sour cream, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, sumac, salt, and pepper to make the sauce. Mix well and set aside.
2
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
3
In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, shredded zucchini, chopped scallions, egg, chopped spearmint, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Form into equally portioned meatballs.
4
Heat canola oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear the meatballs in batches, turning to brown all sides, for about 4 minutes per batch, adding more oil as needed.
5
Transfer the seared meatballs to a lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through.
6
Serve the meatballs warm or at room temperature with the prepared sauce.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (314 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	101 μg	11%
Vitamin C	20 mg	22%
Vitamin D	1 μg	5%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	35 μg	29%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	36%
Niacin	8 mg	52%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	65%
Folate (B9)	51 μg	13%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	69%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	34%
Choline	116 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	148 mg	15%
Iron	3 mg	37%
Potassium	681 mg	14%
Magnesium	59 mg	14%
Phosphorus	384 mg	55%
Zinc	4 mg	33%
Copper	0.1 mg	14%
Manganese	0.3 mg	15%
Selenium	34 μg	62%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.3 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	247 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.3 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.3 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.2 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	1 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	10 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	73 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	3 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 355 calories

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

67min
Walking (3.5 mph)
43min
Cycling (moderate)
30min
Running (6 mph)
50min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs?

One serving of Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs (1 serving) has 355 calories, which works out to 113 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs high in protein?

Yes. It has 31 g of protein per serving, and 34% of its calories come from protein (8.7 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 10% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs?

1013 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Turkey & Zucchini Meatballs?

3.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (314 g)

Calories355

% Daily Value*

Total fat 22g	28%
Saturated fat 5.9g	30%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 139mg	46%
Sodium 1,013mg	44%
Total carbohydrate 9.1g	3%
Dietary fiber 1.6g	6%
Total sugars 3.9g
Protein 31g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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