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Meatball hamburger with sauce
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hamburger (meatball, sauced) (180 g) has 441 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 39.6 g of carbs, 24.3 g of protein, 20.7 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 1.5 µg of B12 covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
441
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
39.6g
· 14% DV
Protein
24.3g
· 49% DV
Fat
20.7g
· 27% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 22% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 441 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.7 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.56 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 792 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% |
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 piece (medium) | 180 g | 441 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 90 g | 221 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 140 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 piece (chopped) | 150 g | 368 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 200 g | 490 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 613 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 735 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 882 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
A meatball hamburger with sauce usually has a cooked meatball served in bread with sauce; toppings may include lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, or cheese. The recipe is not standardized, so the meat seasoning, bread, and sauce vary by cook and restaurant.
To make a meatball hamburger with sauce, season and shape the meat, cook it thoroughly in a pan or on a grill, then serve it in bread with sauce and toppings. Chill the shaped meat briefly before cooking to help it hold together.
The meatball in a meatball hamburger can fall apart if the mixture is too loose, the patty is handled too much, or it is flipped before the first side has browned. Shape it gently, chill it before cooking, and turn it only once it holds its shape.
There is no single required sauce for a meatball hamburger. Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, barbecue sauce, or a tomato-based sauce are common options; choose one that complements the meat seasoning, and add it sparingly so the bread does not become soggy.
A meatball hamburger with sauce emphasizes a meatball-style patty and sauce, while a regular hamburger commonly uses a flat, round ground-meat patty with simpler toppings. The terms are not used consistently everywhere, so a menu description is the best guide to the actual filling.
The hamburger takes its name from Hamburg, Germany, but the sandwich format became especially popular in the United States. A sauced meatball version is a variation rather than one fixed traditional recipe, and its ingredients differ across restaurants and regions.
French fries, roasted potatoes, a crisp salad, or pickles all go well with a meatball hamburger with sauce. If the burger has a rich or generous sauce, a simple salad balances the meal without adding another heavy side.
Yes, you can freeze a meatball hamburger with sauce, but the bread and fresh toppings may turn soggy after thawing. For better texture, freeze the cooked meatball separately in an airtight container, then thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly.
A leftover meatball hamburger with sauce keeps for three to four days in the refrigerator when chilled promptly and stored in a covered container. Separate lettuce and tomato first if possible, because they release moisture and can make the bread unpleasantly soft.
Reheat the meatball from a meatball hamburger with sauce in a covered pan or oven until hot throughout, and warm the bread separately. Add fresh lettuce or tomato afterward; microwaving the assembled burger is quick but often leaves the bread soft.
Vitamins
B12
1.53µg · 64% DV
B3
4.86mg · 30% DV
B6
0.34mg · 20% DV
B1
0.23mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Zinc
4.14mg · 38% DV
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Sodium
792mg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
216mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
324mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 441 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):
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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.
A hamburger with a meatball and sauce is a filling sandwich in the American hamburger tradition: a seasoned ground-meat patty served in a bun with sauce. The sauce may be tomato-based, spicy or creamy, and toppings vary from one recipe to another.
It works as a quick lunch or casual dinner, often served with fries or a side salad. The bun and sauce make it more than a protein-focused meal, with carbohydrates and fat contributing to its richness; it provides 13.5 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of sauce and add salad or vegetables alongside.
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
7.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.