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Protein-rich savory appetizer
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Meatball canapé (35 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.3 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 4.9 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
91
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
6.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
4.9g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 22% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.63 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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) | 35 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 22 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 130 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 182 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 273 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 105 g | 273 kcal |
| 4 piece (small) | 140 g | 364 kcal |
| 6 piece (large) | 210 g | 546 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
A meatball canapé is a small, bite-sized appetizer made with a cooked meatball on a piece of bread or a cracker, often finished with sauce or a garnish. It is typically served as finger food at parties.
To make a meatball canapé, cook small meatballs and place them on toasted bread rounds or crackers. Add a little thick sauce or topping, then secure each one with a cocktail pick if needed.
A meatball canapé works well on toasted baguette slices, small rounds of sandwich bread, or sturdy crackers. Toasting helps the base stay firm under the meatball and sauce, especially if the canapés will sit out briefly.
A meatball canapé pairs well with a thick tomato sauce, mustard-based sauce, or a small dab of creamy sauce. Use only a little: a runny or generous topping can soak the bread and make the canapé difficult to pick up.
A meatball canapé is usually most appealing with a warm meatball and a firm bread base. If you prepare the components ahead, reheat the meatballs and assemble close to serving so the bread does not turn soggy.
You can prepare the meatballs and bread for a meatball canapé ahead, but keep them separate until close to serving. This preserves the bread’s texture and lets you warm the meatballs without reheating the assembled canapé.
A meatball canapé can be topped with parsley, roasted pepper, a small pickle slice, or a little cheese. Choose a compact topping that stays on the meatball rather than a large piece that makes the bite unstable.
To keep a meatball canapé together, use a firm, lightly toasted base and a meatball small enough to sit flat on it. A cocktail pick can hold the layers in place, while a thick sauce is less likely to make them slide.
Store leftover meatball canapés in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Discard them if they have sat at room temperature for more than 2 hours; the bread may soften during storage even when the food is safely chilled.
A fully assembled meatball canapé does not freeze well because the bread can become soft after thawing. Freeze the cooked meatballs separately instead, then thaw and reheat them before assembling fresh canapés.
Vitamins
B12
0.37µg · 15% DV
B3
1.43mg · 9% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.13µg · 11% DV
Zinc
0.93mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
54mg · 8% DV
Sodium
168mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
86mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 91 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 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 meatball canapé is a small savoury bite built on a piece of bread or another canapé base, topped with a seasoned meatball and often a simple garnish. The exact recipe varies: the meat may be shaped as a tiny patty, and toppings can range from herbs to a spoonful of sauce. It works well as party food or as a way to serve meatballs in a more compact, hand-held form.
Serve it warm or at room temperature as a starter, alongside drinks, or as part of a buffet; crisp bread provides a pleasing contrast to a tender meatball. It offers protein, while the bread and any rich sauce add carbohydrates and fat. For a lighter spread, use small toasted bases, keep the sauce modest, and pair the canapés with a fresh salad or crunchy 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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.