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Meatballs with mashed potato, cream sauce and lingonberry jam
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate (350 g) has 616 calories. That works out to 176 calories per 100 g. It contains 55.3 g of carbs, 35.7 g of protein, 29.4 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 2.5 µg of B12 covers 105% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 61 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 350 g
616
KCAL / 350G
Carbs
55.3g
· 20% DV
Protein
35.7g
· 71% DV
Fat
29.4g
· 38% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 23% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 616 kcal | |
| Total fat | 29.4 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 11.03 g | 55% |
| Trans fat | 0.42 g | |
| Sodium | 1365 mg | 59% |
| Total carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% |
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) | 350 g | 616 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 44 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 176 kcal |
| 4 piece (small) | 100 g | 176 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 175 g | 308 kcal |
| 8 piece (medium) | 200 g | 352 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 220 g | 387 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 280 g | 493 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 616 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 792 kcal |
Calculated from 176 calories per 100 g.
The IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate combines Swedish-style meatballs with mashed potatoes, cream sauce and lingonberry jam. The sweet-tart jam is served alongside the savory meatballs and sauce, making the mix of flavors part of the dish’s appeal.
The classic IKEA Swedish meatballs are generally made with a mix of beef and pork. Recipes and product ranges can differ by country, so ask the restaurant about the meat used in the IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate where you are ordering.
Lingonberry jam gives the IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate a tart, fruity contrast to its savory meatballs and creamy sauce. It is a traditional Scandinavian pairing, rather than a dessert topping; try a little alongside each bite.
Yes, the IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate is based on a Swedish-style meal: small meatballs served with creamy gravy, potatoes and tart lingonberry preserves. IKEA made the combination an international restaurant staple, but the plate reflects a familiar Swedish pairing.
The IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate is served with a creamy brown gravy, typically based on stock and cream. IKEA’s exact restaurant recipe may vary, but at home you can make a similar sauce with meat stock, cream and a thickener.
The IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate pairs small, mild meatballs with mashed potatoes, creamy gravy and lingonberry jam. Italian meatballs are often larger, seasoned differently and served with tomato sauce and pasta, so the accompaniments and overall flavor are distinct.
Yes, IKEA sells frozen Swedish meatballs in many markets, though availability varies by country. Pair them with mashed potatoes, cream sauce and lingonberry jam to recreate the IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate at home.
Some IKEA restaurants offer a separate plate made with plant-based balls, but that is not the standard IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate. Menu options differ by location, so look for the plant-based dish on your local restaurant menu.
Reheat leftovers from an IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate until the meatballs, mash and sauce are hot throughout. Refrigerate them promptly in a covered container, and keep the lingonberry jam separate if you want to preserve its texture.
Steamed or boiled potatoes are a natural alternative to the mash in an IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate. A crisp green salad or cooked vegetables can add freshness alongside the rich gravy, while lingonberry jam keeps the meal’s characteristic sweet-tart contrast.
Vitamins
B12
2.52µg · 105% DV
B3
9.1mg · 57% DV
B2
0.56mg · 43% DV
B6
0.7mg · 41% DV
Minerals
Selenium
44µg · 80% DV
Phosphorus
448mg · 64% DV
Sodium
1365mg · 59% DV
Zinc
6.48mg · 59% DV
Potassium ⭐
1103mg · 32% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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IKEA Swedish Meatball Plate brings together Swedish-style meatballs, mashed potato, cream sauce and lingonberry jam. It is IKEA’s serving of a familiar Swedish combination, rather than a dish built around the meatballs alone.
The meatballs are savoury and tender, the sauce adds a creamy richness, and the jam gives each bite a tart-sweet contrast. In IKEA restaurants, it works as a filling lunch or dinner; at home, serve it with vegetables or a crisp salad to balance the soft, rich components. With both protein and starchy potato, it makes a substantial main meal. For a lighter plate, use less sauce and mash, and add extra 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
11.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.73g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.73g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.