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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce (180 g) has 414 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.1 g of carbs, 22 g of protein, 21.4 g of fat and 2.7 g of fiber. Its 1.9 µg of B12 covers 79% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 57 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
414
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
33.1g
· 12% DV
Protein
22g
· 44% DV
Fat
21.4g
· 27% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 21% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 414 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.29 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 837 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Protein | 22 g | 44% |
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 | 414 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 90 g | 207 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 130 g | 299 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 240 g | 552 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 690 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 360 g | 828 kcal |
Calculated from 230 calories per 100 g.
A Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce is a slice of bread topped with cooked meatballs and sauce, served without a second slice covering it. The bread may be toasted first, and the toppings often include tomato sauce, herbs, or cheese.
To make a Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce, cook seasoned meatballs and simmer them in sauce while you toast a sturdy slice of bread. Spoon the meatballs and sauce onto the bread just before serving so it stays firm enough to hold the toppings.
A tomato-based sauce is a classic choice for a Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce because it complements the savory meatballs and moistens the bread. You can simmer it with garlic and herbs, or add a little chili for heat.
Thick-cut, sturdy bread works best for a Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce because it can support the meatballs without collapsing. Sourdough, country bread, or a firm Italian loaf are good options; lightly toasting the slice helps prevent it from turning soggy.
To keep a Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce from getting soggy, toast the bread and assemble the sandwich just before eating. Drain excess sauce from the meatballs, or spoon the sauce onto the meat rather than soaking the entire slice.
Yes, leftover cooked meatballs work well in a Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce. Reheat them gently in a little sauce until hot throughout, then pile them onto freshly toasted bread; this is a useful way to turn a previous meal into a quick lunch.
A Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce pairs well with a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, or pickles, which balance its rich, savory toppings. For a heartier meal, serve it with a simple soup rather than another heavy side.
You can prepare the meatballs and sauce for a Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce ahead of time, but keep them separate from the bread. Refrigerate the cooked toppings, reheat them before serving, and toast and assemble the bread at the last minute.
Store leftover meatballs and sauce from a Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Keep the bread separate because it softens as it absorbs sauce, and discard leftovers that have been left out for too long.
For the best texture, reheat the meatballs and sauce from a Meatball Open Sandwich with Sauce separately in a pan or microwave until hot. Toast the bread on its own, then add the warmed toppings; reheating the assembled sandwich tends to make the bread soft.
Vitamins
B12
1.89µg · 79% DV
B3
6.66mg · 42% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Zinc
4.23mg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
261mg · 37% DV
Sodium
837mg · 36% DV
Potassium ⭐
441mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 414 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 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 Open Sandwich with Sauce is built on a slice of bread topped with meatballs and sauce rather than another slice of bread. It can be made as a quick meal or a casual way to serve cooked meatballs, with the bread catching the sauce beneath the topping.
The meatballs are savoury and tender, while the bread softens where the sauce soaks in. Serve it warm for lunch or dinner, with a crisp salad or vegetables alongside; the open format also makes it easy to adjust the bread portion. It provides protein and iron, and brings together bread and meat in a filling, straightforward meal.
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
7.29g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.73g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.