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Source of protein and iron; high in fat and sodium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kemalpaşa meatballs in rich tomato sauce (180 g) has 392 calories. That works out to 218 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.3 g of carbs, 24.8 g of protein, 27.4 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 2.3 µg of B12 covers 94% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
392
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
13.3g
· 5% DV
Protein
24.8g
· 50% DV
Fat
27.4g
· 35% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 13% · Protein 25% · Fat 62%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 392 kcal | |
| Total fat | 27.4 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 7.65 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 918 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% |
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 | 392 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 153 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 218 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 105 g | 229 kcal |
| 4 piece (medium) | 200 g | 436 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 523 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 610 kcal |
Calculated from 218 calories per 100 g.
Kemalpaşa meatballs in rich tomato sauce are a meatball dish served simmered in a tomato-paste-based sauce. Recipes can vary, but the meatballs are usually seasoned ground meat bound with ingredients such as breadcrumbs and egg.
No. Kemalpaşa meatballs in rich tomato sauce are a savory meat dish, while Kemalpaşa dessert is a sweet, syrup-soaked pastry. The shared name can be confusing, but the dishes have entirely different ingredients and are served in different courses.
Mix ground meat with breadcrumbs, egg, and seasoning, shape it into meatballs, then brown or bake them. Cook tomato paste briefly in oil, loosen it with water, and simmer the meatballs in the sauce until cooked through.
Kemalpaşa meatballs in rich tomato sauce can be made with beef or a beef-and-lamb mixture. Medium-fat ground meat helps keep the meatballs tender, but the rich sauce means you do not need especially fatty meat.
Yes. Bake the shaped meatballs until browned and cooked through, then add them to the tomato sauce to finish simmering. This avoids pan-frying them in extra oil while still letting them absorb the sauce.
Kemalpaşa meatballs may fall apart if the mixture is not bound or rested, or if you move them before they have browned. Mix the meat thoroughly, chill the shaped meatballs briefly, and add them to gently simmering sauce.
Serve Kemalpaşa meatballs in rich tomato sauce with rice, bulgur, or crusty bread to make use of the sauce. A crisp salad or plain yogurt adds a cool contrast to the rich, savory dish.
Yes. Bake the meatballs rather than frying them, and use less oil when cooking the tomato paste. The dish is classified as processed, while making it from scratch lets you control the ingredients and amount of added oil.
Keep leftover Kemalpaşa meatballs in rich tomato sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Refrigerate them promptly, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
Yes. Freeze the meatballs with their sauce in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Thaw them in the refrigerator and reheat gently until hot throughout; avoid freezing the same leftovers again after they have thawed.
Vitamins
B12
2.25µg · 94% DV
B3
7.38mg · 46% DV
B6
0.52mg · 31% DV
B2
0.31mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Selenium
32µg · 58% DV
Zinc
5.67mg · 52% DV
Sodium
918mg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
261mg · 37% DV
Potassium ⭐
567mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kemalpaşa meatballs in rich tomato sauce is a Turkish-style home-cooked dish: minced-meat meatballs served in a generous, oil-rich sauce made with tomato paste. The sauce gives the dish a deep, savoury tomato flavour; the meatballs stay tender, while the sauce is thick enough to mop up with bread.
In Turkey, it is commonly served as a main meal with rice, bread, yoghurt or a fresh salad. It provides protein and iron, but is also rich in fat and can be high in sodium; a 100 g portion has 15.2 g of fat. For a lighter plate, use less oil in the sauce and serve it with plenty of salad.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.79g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.