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Protein-rich baked meatball dish with creamy sauce
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Creamy baked meatballs (180 g) has 450 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 32.8 g of protein, 31.5 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 3 µg of B12 covers 124% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
450
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
9.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
32.8g
· 66% DV
Fat
31.5g
· 40% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 8% · Protein 29% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal | |
| Total fat | 31.5 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 12.78 g | 64% |
| Trans fat | 0.63 g | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% |
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) | 180 g | 450 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 90 g | 225 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 4 piece (medium) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 500 kcal |
| 6 piece (large) | 210 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 625 kcal |
| 8 piece (extra large) | 280 g | 700 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
To make creamy baked meatballs, mix ground meat with breadcrumbs, egg, onion and seasonings, then shape into balls. Arrange them in a baking dish, pour over a cream-based sauce and bake until the centers are fully cooked.
Creamy baked meatballs usually contain ground meat, onion, egg, breadcrumbs and seasonings, with cream in the sauce. Mushrooms, garlic or grated cheese are popular additions, but recipes vary and none is essential to the dish.
Yes, ground turkey works in creamy baked meatballs. It is leaner than many ground-beef mixtures, so avoid overmixing or overbaking it, and check that the centers are fully cooked before serving.
Keep creamy baked meatballs tender by mixing the meat just until combined and making the meatballs evenly sized. Bake them in the sauce and take them out as soon as their centers are cooked through; prolonged baking can make them dry.
Bake creamy baked meatballs in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven until fully cooked. Medium-sized meatballs often take about 25–35 minutes, but their size, the baking dish and your oven can change the cooking time.
Yes, creamy baked meatballs do not need canned soup. Make a simple sauce with cream, stock and seasonings, then pour it over the meatballs; a little flour whisked into the liquid can help thicken the sauce.
Serve creamy baked meatballs with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad add freshness and balance the richness of the dish.
Yes, you can shape the meatballs ahead and keep them covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook. Add the cream sauce just before baking, and do not leave raw ground meat at room temperature.
Leftover creamy baked meatballs keep for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them promptly after cooking and reheat until the meatballs are hot all the way through.
Yes, creamy baked meatballs can be frozen, although the cream sauce may separate slightly when thawed. Freeze them in airtight portions, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat gently until thoroughly hot.
Vitamins
B12
2.97µg · 124% DV
B3
8.28mg · 52% DV
B6
0.56mg · 33% DV
B2
0.4mg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
37µg · 67% DV
Zinc
6.57mg · 60% DV
Phosphorus
324mg · 46% DV
Sodium
738mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
513mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Creamy baked meatballs are a home-style dish of seasoned ground meat shaped into meatballs, baked and served with a creamy sauce. Recipes vary: the sauce may be poured over the meat before baking or added near the end, and vegetables or potatoes are sometimes cooked alongside. The dish fits the Turkish tradition of oven-baked meat-and-sauce meals.
The meatballs stay tender while the sauce turns rich and savory, making this a satisfying dinner with rice, bread or roasted vegetables. It is protein-rich, though the creamy sauce also makes it more substantial. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of sauce and pair the meatballs with salad or plenty of vegetables.
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
12.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
13.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.