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Plant-based protein, fiber, low fat, with carrot
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Vegan Meatball with Carrot (90 g) has 126 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.6 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 3.2 g of fat and 4.2 g of fiber. Its 432 µg of Vitamin A covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 90 g
126
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
17.6g
· 6% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
3.2g
· 4% DV
Fiber
4.2g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 16% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 306 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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 | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 63 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 150 g | 210 kcal |
| 2 serving (large) | 240 g | 336 kcal |
| 10 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Vegan meatball with carrot is typically made with grated carrot and a plant-protein base such as lentils, beans, or chickpeas. Onion, herbs, spices, and a binder help give it flavor and hold its shape; the exact ingredients vary by recipe.
To keep vegan meatball with carrot from falling apart, squeeze excess moisture from the grated carrot and mash some of the beans or lentils into the mixture. Chilling the shaped meatballs before cooking can also help them hold together.
Vegan meatball with carrot can be baked or pan-fried. Baking is a convenient way to use less oil, while pan-frying gives the outside more browning. Cook until the centers are hot and the outsides are lightly browned.
Vegan meatball with carrot pairs well with tomato sauce, tahini sauce, or a dairy-free yogurt sauce. Serve it with salad, pita, or grains for a meal, or add it to a wrap with crunchy vegetables.
Yes, vegan meatball with carrot freezes well. Let cooked meatballs cool, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer them to a sealed container. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat until hot throughout before serving.
Cooked vegan meatball with carrot generally keeps for up to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
Yes, vegan meatball with carrot can be served cold, especially in a lunchbox, salad, or wrap. Its texture may be firmer after chilling; let it sit briefly at room temperature if you prefer a softer bite.
Vegan meatball with carrot features carrot as a main part of its flavor and texture, while lentil meatballs are centered on lentils. Recipes can overlap, but the amount of carrot and the choice of binder give carrot versions a distinct sweetness and texture.
Vegan meatball with carrot can turn mushy when the carrot or cooked legumes add too much moisture, or when the mixture is not firm enough before cooking. Drain or squeeze wet ingredients and add a little more of the recipe’s dry binder until the mixture holds its shape.
Yes, you can bake vegan meatball with carrot instead of frying it. Arrange the shaped pieces with space between them on a lined baking tray and turn them partway through cooking so they brown more evenly.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
432µg · 48% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
Folate
28.8µg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.98µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
306mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
234mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 126 calories in 3 piece (medium) (90 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.
Vegan Meatball with Carrot is a plant-based take on the familiar meatball, with carrot mixed into a meat-free mixture and shaped into small patties or balls. Recipes vary, but the carrot adds colour and a gentle sweetness, while cooking gives the outside a little more firmness.
It works as a main with salad, grains or vegetables, or can be served in smaller portions as a snack or part of a shared spread. The texture is usually tender inside, especially when served warm. It provides fibre and has relatively little fat; each 100 g contains 4.7 g of fibre. For a lighter plate, pair it with leafy salad and a squeeze of lemon.
High
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 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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.99g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.