Beef and Apple Meatballs
Nutrition facts per serving
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🧾 Ingredients (per serving)
🧠 Expert Insights
Percent Daily Values
- Potassium: 10.83
- Selenium: 44.62
- Vitamin C: 2.8
- Vitamin E: 5.52
- Dietary Fiber: 3.23
- Niacin B3: 44.11
- Carbohydrates: 3.64
- Vitamin B6: 30
Nutrient Highlights
- Provides moderate iron content.
- Provides significant protein content.
- Provides moderate potassium.
- Good source of zinc, supporting immune function and cell growth.
- Good source of vitamin B12, essential for nerve function and blood formation.
- Provides moderate vitamin D.
- Good source of selenium, an antioxidant mineral.
- Good source of copper, which supports iron metabolism.
Warnings
- High sodium content. Individuals following low-sodium diets may need to limit intake.
- Contains notable saturated fat. Moderation may be relevant for heart-health goals.
Nutrient Levels
- Potassium: moderate
- Selenium: high
- Vitamin C: minimal
- Vitamin E: low
- Dietary Fiber: minimal
- Niacin B3: high
- Carbohydrates: minimal
- Vitamin B6: high
Population Relevance
- Bone Health: This food provides limited amounts of bone-health-relevant nutrients.
- High Protein: This food is a significant source of protein, which supports tissue growth and repair.
- Heart Health: This food provides limited heart-health-relevant nutrients.
- Anemia Support: This food provides some nutrients associated with iron status.
- Gut Health: This food provides limited fiber for digestive health.
- Pregnancy: This food provides some nutrients relevant during pregnancy, but is not among the richest sources.
Disclaimer
- These insights are derived from nutrient composition data and established dietary reference values. They do not constitute medical advice and do not evaluate food safety, allergens, contaminants, or individual medical conditions. Dietary decisions for pregnancy, infants, or medical conditions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
Macro Profile
- This food is balanced across macronutrients, with notable protein content.
Top Nutrients
- Level: high
- Percent Dv: 130.03
- Nutrient: sodium
- Level: high
- Percent Dv: 119.77
- Nutrient: Vitamin B12
- Level: high
- Percent Dv: 56.59
Nutrient Density
- moderate nutrient density
🥩 Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 327.3 kcal |
| Protein | 28.30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.02 g |
| Total Fat | 18.19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.91 g |
💎 Minerals
| Mineral | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Zinc | 5.15 mg |
| Sodium | 2990.73 mg |
| Selenium | 24.54 µg |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg |
💊 Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 2.01 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.87 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.52 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.83 mg |
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