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Mushroom-based meatball alternative with fiber and plant protein
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Shiitake meatballs (90 g) has 164 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.6 g of carbs, 7.6 g of protein, 8.2 g of fat and 3.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 90 g
164
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
14.6g
· 5% DV
Protein
7.6g
· 15% DV
Fat
8.2g
· 11% DV
Fiber
3.9g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 19% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 90 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 55 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 60 g | 109 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 255 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 150 g | 273 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 328 kcal |
| 8 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 437 kcal |
Calculated from 182 calories per 100 g.
Shiitake meatballs are a mushroom-based meatball alternative. They typically combine shiitake mushrooms with seasonings and ingredients that help hold the mixture together, but the exact recipe varies between homemade and packaged versions.
No, shiitake meatballs do not taste exactly like meat. They have a savory, earthy mushroom flavor, and their texture depends on how finely the mushrooms are chopped and what binders are used.
You can cook shiitake meatballs in a pan, in the oven, or in an air fryer. Follow the package directions for a ready-made product; cook homemade ones until heated through and browned to your liking.
Yes, shiitake meatballs work well with spaghetti and tomato sauce. Add the cooked meatballs near the end and turn them gently through the sauce so they warm up without breaking apart.
Shiitake meatballs often fall apart when the mushroom mixture is too wet or lacks enough binder. Cook the mushrooms first to release moisture, let the mixture cool, and chill it before shaping and cooking.
Yes, shiitake meatballs can replace beef meatballs in dishes such as sandwiches, pasta, and grain bowls. They will not provide the same texture or nutritional profile, so the finished dish will be different.
Yes, shiitake meatballs can be air-fried until browned and hot throughout. Lightly coat them with oil if they tend to stick, and avoid overcrowding the basket so they cook evenly.
Yes, shiitake meatballs can be frozen. Freeze homemade ones in a sealed container, either cooked or uncooked; for packaged shiitake meatballs, follow the product’s freezing and thawing directions.
Cooked shiitake meatballs generally keep for three to four days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. For packaged versions, use the storage period given after opening and discard any that have been left out too long.
Shiitake meatballs can make a filling meal, especially when served with a substantial side such as grains, potatoes, or vegetables. Their mushroom-and-binder texture differs from meat, so a complete meal may need an additional protein-rich food.
Vitamins
B3
3.42mg · 21% DV
B5
0.81mg · 16% DV
Biotin
4.5µg · 15% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
106mg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Sodium
324mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
279mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 164 calories in 3 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Shiitake meatballs are a mushroom-based alternative shaped and served like meatballs, with shiitake providing their distinctive savoury character. The mushroom is widely used in East Asian cooking; in meatball-style recipes it is combined with seasonings and ingredients that help hold the mixture together. Exact ingredients vary by product and recipe.
They tend to be tender, with an earthy, umami-rich flavour. Serve them with rice, noodles or vegetables, or tuck them into a sandwich; they also work as a small plate with a dipping sauce. They provide fibre and plant protein, with 4.3 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter meal, bake rather than fry them and pair with plenty of vegetables.
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
1.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.79g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.