Meatballs

Q: How many calories in cup of meatballs?

About 284 calories, with roughly 30.2g of protein. cup weighs about 144g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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197

cal per 100 g

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= 5.1 oz

Calories

284

Protein

30.2g

Carbs

11.5g

Fat

13g

Protein 43% Carbs 16% Fat 41%

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Meatballs: 197 cal per 100g, mixed macros.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 197 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber4.6 g16%

Sugar1.25 g—

Saturated fat1.425 g7%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium550 mg24%

Potassium180 mg4%

Calcium25 mg2%

Iron2.16 mg12%

Magnesium18 mg4%

Zinc1.8 mg16%

Vitamin C0 mg0%

Vitamin E1.73 mg12%

Vitamin A0 mcg0%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.2 mg12%

Vitamin B121.5 mcg63%

Folate78 mcg20%

Niacin2.5 mg16%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Tempeh

Almost identical calories.

Cal195 Protein19.9 g Fat11.4 g

Tempeh

Almost identical calories.

Cal192 Protein20.3 g Fat10.8 g

Chicken

27 more calories per 100g · +4g fat.

Cal224 Protein23.6 g Fat12.7 g

Common questions

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How many calories in cup of meatballs?

About 284 calories, with roughly 30.2g of protein. cup weighs about 144g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is meatballs actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: balanced enough that "healthy" is the wrong axis. It is food.

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