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A meatball main dish with vegetable sauce, providing a moderate-to-high amount of protein and fat.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs (250 g) has 515 calories. That works out to 206 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.5 g of carbs, 31 g of protein, 32.3 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 2.8 µg of B12 covers 115% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
515
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
26.5g
· 10% DV
Protein
31g
· 62% DV
Fat
32.3g
· 41% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 24% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 515 kcal | |
| Total fat | 32.3 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 11.25 g | 56% |
| Trans fat | 0.75 g | |
| Sodium | 850 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
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) | 250 g | 515 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 103 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 206 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 150 g | 309 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 371 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 200 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 453 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 618 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 721 kcal |
Calculated from 206 calories per 100 g.
Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs is a meatball main dish served with a vegetable-based sauce. Despite its name, it is commonly presented as a Turkish home-style recipe rather than a standard Hungarian kebab.
Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs typically combines seasoned meatballs with a tomato-and-pepper vegetable sauce. Recipes vary, and some versions add potatoes or other vegetables, so there is no single fixed ingredient list.
Make Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs by shaping seasoned ground meat into meatballs, browning them lightly, then cooking them with the vegetable sauce. Finish the dish on the stovetop or in the oven until the meatballs are cooked through.
The name Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs likely refers to a Hungarian-inspired pepper and tomato sauce, not to a universally recognized traditional Hungarian kebab. The dish’s exact recipe and naming can vary between cooks.
Serve Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs with rice, mashed potatoes, or bread to soak up the vegetable sauce. A crisp salad or plain yogurt makes a fresh contrast to the warm, savory dish.
To keep the meatballs in Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs intact, knead the mixture until it holds together and let it rest briefly before shaping. Brown them gently, and avoid stirring them roughly once they are in the sauce.
Yes, Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs can be baked in the oven. Arrange the meatballs with the vegetable sauce in an oven-safe dish and cook until the meatballs are fully done; baking also lets the flavors mingle.
Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs keeps for up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool leftovers promptly, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is steaming hot throughout.
Yes, you can freeze Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs after cooking and cooling it. Divide it into airtight portions, then thaw in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly on the stove or in the microwave.
For a lighter Hungarian Kebab with Meatballs, bake the meatballs instead of frying them and use less oil in the sauce. Adding more vegetables keeps the dish hearty without relying on extra oil.
Vitamins
B12
2.75µg · 115% DV
B3
8.5mg · 53% DV
Biotin
8.75µg · 29% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Phosphorus
338mg · 48% DV
Zinc
5.25mg · 48% DV
Sodium
850mg · 37% DV
Potassium ⭐
650mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Hungarian kebab with meatballs is a hearty main dish of meatballs served with a vegetable sauce. Despite its name, it is best understood as a Turkish home-style dish rather than assumed to be a single standard recipe from Hungary; ingredients and preparation can vary between cooks.
The tender meatballs and savoury sauce are good with bread or rice, and a fresh salad makes a lighter accompaniment. Meat gives the dish a notable amount of protein, alongside a fair amount of fat: it provides 12.4 g of protein per 100 g. For a less heavy plate, serve it with extra vegetables and keep the rice portion modest.
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 2
Minimally 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
11.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
13.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.