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Protein-rich meatball with garlic, iron, and B vitamins.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
6.5g
· 12%
Protein
16.5g
· 31%
Fat
13.5g
· 57%
Fiber
0.8g
Vitamins
B12
1.7µg · 71% DV
B3
3.8mg · 24% DV
B6
0.28mg · 16% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Zinc
3mg · 27% DV
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
165mg · 24% DV
Sodium
390mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Overmixing the meat, using very lean mince, or cooking them too long over high heat can make them dry. Letting the mixture rest briefly and cooking only until done helps retain moisture.
Use roasted or briefly sautéed garlic instead of raw garlic for a softer, sweeter flavour. Serving the meatballs with parsley, a yogurt sauce, or a lemony salad can also freshen the finish.
Refrigerate cooked meatballs in a covered container within two hours and eat them within 3 to 4 days. Discard them if they develop an off smell, sticky surface, or unusual colour.
Yes, garlic meatballs can be frozen either shaped and raw or fully cooked. Freeze them in portions in airtight packaging, and do not refreeze raw meatballs after they have been thawed.
Pan-cooking gives stronger browning and a more pronounced savoury crust, while baking is convenient for larger batches. Whichever method you use, cook the centre thoroughly before serving.
A tomato-cucumber salad, grilled vegetables, yogurt sauce, or peppery greens with lemon balance their rich, garlicky flavour. Bulgur, whole-grain bread, or potatoes can make the meal more substantial.
They are often more comfortable after exercise as part of a meal containing protein for muscle recovery. Before training, a large or fatty serving may feel heavy and digest slowly for some people.
Eating them at night is not inherently harmful, but a large rich portion close to bedtime may worsen reflux or indigestion. A smaller serving with vegetables is usually easier to tolerate.
No. Garlic contains compounds with antimicrobial activity in laboratory studies, but garlic meatballs do not treat infections and should never replace prescribed antibiotics.
Garlic can trigger heartburn, bloating, or abdominal discomfort in people with reflux, gastritis, or a sensitive gut. People taking blood-thinning medicines should also seek professional advice before consuming very large amounts of garlic.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.