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Low GI
💪High Protein

Fried Meatball Calories

Fried meatball, crispy outside, tender inside, rich in protein and fat.

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES

270kcal

GI

35low

POTASSIUM

230mg

FIBER

1.2g

Quick answer

3 piece (medium) of Fried Meatball (90 g) has 243 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.7 g of carbs, 13.5 g of protein, 15.3 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Fried Meatball Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

270

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

13g

· 5% DV

Protein

15g

· 30% DV

Fat

17g

· 22% DV

Fiber

1.2g

· 4% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 23% · Fat 57%

Fried Meatball Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.1µg · 46% DV

B3

3.2mg · 20% DV

B2

0.18mg · 14% DV

B5

0.7mg · 14% DV

Minerals

Zinc

3mg · 27% DV

Sodium

540mg · 23% DV

Phosphorus

140mg · 20% DV

Selenium

10µg · 18% DV

How Nutritious Is Fried Meatball?

Nutrient density

Medium

45/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

42/ 100

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.

Fried Meatball Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

35
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

5
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Fried Meatball

To burn the 270 calories in 100 g:

🚶

67min

Walking (5 km/h)

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28min

Running (8 km/h)

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37min

Cycling

🏊

31min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Fried Meatball Processed?

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.

Does Fried Meatball Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Fried Meatball Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Fried Meatball Fat Profile

SATURATED

5.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

7.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 8.8:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (8.8:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fried Meatball

How many calories are in fried meatballs?

Fried meatballs contain 270 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 15 g of protein, 13 g of carbohydrates, and 17 g of fat.

Are fried meatballs suitable for a Mediterranean diet?

Fried meatballs are listed as compatible with Mediterranean, omnivore, and flexitarian diets. They are processed and contain eggs and gluten.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.