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A restaurant sandwich made with meatballs in a bun and sauces; relatively high in calories, carbohydrates, and sodium.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of BigChefs Meatball Bun (300 g) has 765 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 73.5 g of carbs, 37.5 g of protein, 34.5 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 3.8 µg of B12 covers 156% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 300 g
765
KCAL / 300G
Carbs
73.5g
· 27% DV
Protein
37.5g
· 75% DV
Fat
34.5g
· 44% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 20% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 765 kcal | |
| Total fat | 34.5 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 12.3 g | 62% |
| Trans fat | 0.75 g | |
| Sodium | 1560 mg | 68% |
| Total carbohydrate | 73.5 g | 27% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 765 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 150 g | 383 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 220 g | 561 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 250 g | 638 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 330 g | 842 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 390 g | 995 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
The BigChefs Meatball Bun is a restaurant sandwich made with meatballs in a bun and sauces. The exact sauces and any additional toppings are not specified here, so ask the restaurant if you need to know whether a particular ingredient is included.
The BigChefs Meatball Bun is a meatball sandwich, rather than a standard burger made with a single flat patty. It is served in a bun, but the meatball shape and the sauces give it a different format.
The available description does not establish whether the BigChefs Meatball Bun is spicy. Sauces can affect the heat, so ask the restaurant about the current preparation or request sauces on the side if that option is available.
A crisp salad, pickles, or fries all work alongside the BigChefs Meatball Bun. Choose salad or pickles for a fresher contrast, or fries for a more substantial restaurant-style meal.
Yes. Make seasoned meatballs, cook them through in a pan or on a grill, then place them in a soft bun with sauces of your choice. Assemble it just before serving so the bread does not soak up the juices.
Eat the BigChefs Meatball Bun soon after it is assembled, because sauces and meat juices soften the bread over time. If you are preparing a similar sandwich at home, serve the sauce separately and add it just before eating.
Customization of the BigChefs Meatball Bun depends on the restaurant and the current menu. You can ask for a sauce to be left out or served separately, but the kitchen may not be able to change every part of the sandwich.
Freezing the assembled BigChefs Meatball Bun is not ideal: thawing can leave the bun damp and change the sauces’ texture. If you want to freeze leftovers, separate the cooked meatballs from the bread and sauces first.
Reheat the meatballs and bun separately for a better-textured BigChefs Meatball Bun. Warm the meatballs in a pan or oven until hot throughout, toast the bun briefly, and put the sandwich together afterward.
Yes, the BigChefs Meatball Bun can serve as a meal on its own for many people; its typical serving is about 300 g. Add a side only if you want a larger meal, rather than treating it as a small snack.
Vitamins
B12
3.75µg · 156% DV
B3
9.6mg · 60% DV
B2
0.54mg · 42% DV
B5
1.95mg · 39% DV
Minerals
Selenium
42µg · 76% DV
Sodium
1560mg · 68% DV
Phosphorus
405mg · 58% DV
Zinc
6.3mg · 57% DV
Potassium ⭐
660mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 765 calories in 1 serving (medium) (300 g):
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
The BigChefs Meatball Bun is a restaurant-style sandwich of meatballs tucked into a bun and served with sauces. It makes a convenient, substantial meal, combining familiar meat-and-bread elements in a format that is easy to eat on the go or at the table.
Expect a soft bun around heartier, seasoned meatballs, with the sauces adding extra flavour and moisture. It works well as a casual lunch or dinner, often paired with a side salad or fries. The sandwich provides protein, but the bun also makes it a carbohydrate-rich choice; it has 24.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a lighter meal, choose salad instead of fries or ask for less sauce.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
12.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
14.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.