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Seasoned meatballs wrapped in lettuce leaves; protein-rich and low in carbohydrates.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Meatball lettuce wrap (180 g) has 364 calories. That works out to 202 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.3 g of carbs, 26.1 g of protein, 25.7 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 2.5 µg of B12 covers 105% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
364
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
6.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
26.1g
· 52% DV
Fat
25.7g
· 33% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 29% · Fat 64%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 364 kcal | |
| Total fat | 25.7 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 9.9 g | 50% |
| Trans fat | 0.72 g | |
| Sodium | 468 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% |
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 | 364 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 182 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 283 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 505 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 280 g | 566 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 420 g | 848 kcal |
Calculated from 202 calories per 100 g.
Make a meatball lettuce wrap by cooking seasoned meatballs fully, then placing them in clean, dry lettuce leaves. Add sliced vegetables and a sauce, fold the bottom and sides of each leaf over the filling, and serve while the lettuce is still crisp.
Large, sturdy leaves work best for a meatball lettuce wrap because they hold the filling without tearing. Butter lettuce is soft and flexible, while crisphead or romaine leaves offer more crunch; whichever you use, dry the leaves well after washing.
Meatballs can go into a meatball lettuce wrap warm or chilled. Warm meatballs make the wrap feel more like a freshly cooked meal, but let them rest briefly first so steam does not wilt the lettuce; chilled meatballs are handy for packed lunches.
Garlic yogurt, tahini-lemon sauce, or a spicy tomato sauce all pair well with a meatball lettuce wrap. Use a small amount inside the leaf rather than pouring it over the filling, which can make the lettuce slippery and harder to fold.
Yes, you can prepare the parts of a meatball lettuce wrap ahead, but keep the cooked meatballs, dry lettuce, and sauce separate until serving. Assembling too early can soften the leaves, especially if the filling is warm or the sauce is watery.
Use a large, unbroken leaf and keep the meatballs near its center to stop a meatball lettuce wrap from falling apart. Fold the bottom over the filling, tuck in both sides, and use a second leaf if the first one is small or fragile.
Serve a meatball lettuce wrap with a crunchy salad, roasted vegetables, or a yogurt dip. For a more substantial plate, add potatoes or rice; these sides complement the seasoned meatballs without competing with the fresh lettuce.
Yes, cooked leftover meatballs work well in a meatball lettuce wrap. Refrigerate them promptly, reheat them until hot before serving, and wrap them in fresh, dry leaves; keeping the meatballs and lettuce separate until assembly helps preserve the crunch.
Keep the lettuce crisp in a meatball lettuce wrap by washing the leaves ahead, drying them thoroughly, and refrigerating them in a container with a paper towel. Let hot meatballs cool briefly before assembling, and add wet sauces just before eating.
Yes, a meatball lettuce wrap can be eaten cold if the meatballs were cooked and chilled safely. Cold meatballs make a convenient packed meal, and adding the lettuce and sauce shortly before eating helps prevent soggy leaves.
Vitamins
B12
2.52µg · 105% DV
B3
6.66mg · 42% DV
Vitamin K
39.6µg · 33% DV
B6
0.34mg · 20% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.58mg · 51% DV
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Phosphorus
261mg · 37% DV
Sodium
468mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
450mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 364 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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A meatball lettuce wrap pairs seasoned minced-meat köfte with crisp lettuce leaves in place of bread or flatbread. The meatballs are usually pan-cooked or grilled, then tucked into the leaves with simple fresh accompaniments. It is a Turkish-style, low-bread way to serve familiar meatballs rather than a dish with one fixed recipe.
The contrast is the appeal: warm, savoury and gently spiced meat against cool, crunchy lettuce. It works as a light lunch or dinner, and can be served with tomato, onion, yogurt or a grain on the side. The wrap is protein-rich and low in carbohydrates; for a lighter meal, cook the meatballs with little added oil and keep rich sauces 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.