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Meatballs (plain ground beef, no bread) Calories
High protein, iron-rich, plain ground beef meatballs
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GI
POTASSIUM
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Meatballs (plain ground beef, no bread) Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
240
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0g
· 0%
Protein
19.5g
· 33%
Fat
18g
· 67%
Fiber
0g
Meatballs (plain ground beef, no bread) Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
2.4µg · 100% DV
B3
4.5mg · 28% DV
B6
0.35mg · 21% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5mg · 45% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Iron
3mg · 17% DV
Meatballs (plain ground beef, no bread) Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Meatballs (plain ground beef, no bread) Processed?
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.
Does Meatballs (plain ground beef, no bread) Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Meatballs (plain ground beef, no bread) Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Meatballs (plain ground beef, no bread) Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Meatballs (plain ground beef, no bread) — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in plain meatballs without breadcrumbs?
Plain meatballs made only with ground beef contain 240 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 19.5 g of protein and 18 g of fat.
Are plain beef meatballs keto-friendly?
Yes. Plain ground-beef meatballs have 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0, making them suitable for keto diets. They are also compatible with carnivore, paleo, and gluten-free eating patterns.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.