5 piece (medium) of Meatballs (85 g) has 187 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 11.9 g of protein, 11.9 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Meatballs Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

220

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 3% DV

Protein

14g

· 28% DV

Fat

14g

· 18% DV

Fiber

0.8g

· 3% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 15% · Protein 26% · Fat 59%

Meatballs Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.1µg · 46% DV

3.5mg · 22% DV

0.18mg · 14% DV

0.23mg · 14% DV

Minerals

Zinc

3mg · 27% DV

Sodium

420mg · 18% DV

Selenium

10µg · 18% DV

Phosphorus

120mg · 17% DV

How Nutritious Is Meatballs?

Nutrient density

Medium

55/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

43/ 100

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.

Meatballs Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Meatballs

To burn the 220 calories in 100 g:

🚶

54min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

22min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

30min

Cycling

🏊

26min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Meatballs Processed?

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.

Does Meatballs Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy free

Eggs yes

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Meatballs Good For?

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

Meatballs Fat Profile

SATURATED

5.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.8g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.7g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meatballs

How many calories are in meatballs?

Meatballs provide 220 calories per 100 g. That serving also contains 14 g of protein, 14 g of fat, and 8 g of carbohydrates.

Are meatballs low glycemic?

Meatballs have a glycemic index of 35, which is considered low. They contain egg and gluten, so they are not suitable for people with these allergies.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026