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Protein, iron and fiber source; balanced meal
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Meatball with spinach and mashed potato (250 g) has 300 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.8 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 300 µg of Vitamin K covers 250% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
300
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
33.8g
· 12% DV
Protein
18g
· 36% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
5.3g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 24% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.75 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Protein | 18 g | 36% |
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) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 400 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Meatball with spinach and mashed potato is made by cooking seasoned meatballs, preparing the spinach separately, and serving both over mashed potatoes. Cook the meatballs through, and drain or cook off excess moisture from the spinach before plating.
Ground beef is a common choice for meatball with spinach and mashed potato, while a beef-and-lamb blend also works well. Choose mince with enough fat to keep the meatballs tender, and season it before shaping.
Yes, frozen spinach works in meatball with spinach and mashed potato. Thaw it and squeeze out excess water before cooking; otherwise, it can make the mashed potato watery and dilute the seasoning.
Meatball with spinach and mashed potato is better understood as a home-style combination than as one fixed, classic Turkish recipe. Turkish köfte has many regional forms, and cooks can pair it with spinach and potato purée in different ways.
Cook the spinach until its released liquid has evaporated, and avoid adding it to the plate straight from a watery pan. If using frozen spinach for meatball with spinach and mashed potato, thaw and squeeze it first.
Yes, prepare the meatballs, spinach, and mashed potato separately and refrigerate them in covered containers. Reheat them before serving; loosen thickened mashed potato with a little milk while warming it.
A crisp green salad, pickles, or roasted vegetables go well with meatball with spinach and mashed potato. The dish already includes a filling potato side, so a fresh, bright accompaniment balances the plate.
Leftover meatball with spinach and mashed potato keeps best refrigerated in a covered container and eaten promptly. Store the components separately if possible, and reheat only the amount you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
Yes, but the mashed potato may become grainy and the spinach may release water after thawing. For better texture, freeze the cooked meatballs separately and make fresh mashed potato when you are ready to serve.
Make meatball with spinach and mashed potato lighter by using a modest amount of butter or cream in the purée, cooking the meatballs with little added oil, and serving a generous portion of salad alongside.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
300µg · 250% DV
B12
1.75µg · 73% DV
Vitamin C
32.5mg · 36% DV
Vitamin A
275µg · 31% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.33mg · 37% DV
Selenium
19µg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
213mg · 30% DV
Iron
5.25mg · 29% DV
Sodium
650mg · 28% DV
Potassium ⭐
850mg · 25% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 300 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 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.
Meatball with spinach and mashed potato brings seasoned minced-meat meatballs together with cooked spinach and soft mashed potatoes. It is best understood as a home-style meal rather than a dish with one fixed regional recipe: the seasoning, shape of the meatballs and richness of the mash can all vary. The potatoes make a smooth, mild base, while the spinach adds a leafy note alongside the savoury, browned meat. Serve it hot for lunch or dinner; a crisp salad or a spoonful of yoghurt makes a fresh contrast. It provides protein, iron and fibre as part of a balanced plate. For a lighter version, use less butter or oil in the mash and spinach, and let the vegetables remain the main accompaniment.
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
3.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.