Meatballs, meatless: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Meatballs, meatless contains 197 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (144 g) provides about 284 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from protein, with 41% from fat and 16% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 78% of the Daily Value for copper, 78% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 63% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 197 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 550 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Total sugars L | 1.3 g | |
| Protein ? | 21 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.7 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.94 mg | 78% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 2.5 mg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 78 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.5 µg | 63% |
| Choline I | 88.4 mg | 16% |
| Calcium L | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium ? | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 344 mg | 28% |
| Potassium ? | 180 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper ? | 0.71 mg | 78% |
| Selenium I | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 43%
- Carbohydrates 16%
- Fat 41%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein21 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fiber4.6 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars1.3 gbelow the median for legumes and legume products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat9 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium550 mgin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 4.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 4.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.087 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.043 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.93 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 58 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 824 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 78 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added L | 1.5 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 197 kcal |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
Other forms of Meatballs
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meatballs, frozen, Italian style Frozen | 286 | 14.4 g | 8.1 g | 22.2 g |
| Meatballs, Puerto Rican style | 225 | 14.3 g | 6.9 g | 15.3 g |
| Meatballs, NS as to type of meat, with sauce | 186 | 18 g | 0.15 g | 12 g |
| Meatballs, with breading, NS as to type of meat, with gravy | 143 | 12.2 g | 6.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Meatballs, Swedish, in gravy, with noodles, diet frozen meal Frozen | 112 | 9.9 g | 10.3 g | 3.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian meatloaf or patties | 197 | 21 g | 8 g | 9 g |
| Natto | 211 | 19.4 g | 12.7 g | 11 g |
| Frankfurter, meatless | 233 | 19.6 g | 7.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Chicken, meatless | 224 | 23.6 g | 3.6 g | 12.7 g |
| Luncheon slices, meatless | 189 | 17.8 g | 4.4 g | 11.1 g |
| Tempeh | 192 | 20.3 g | 7.6 g | 10.8 g |
| Swiss steak, with gravy, meatless | 180 | 12.7 g | 14.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Sausage, meatless | 255 | 20.3 g | 8.1 g | 18.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in meatballs?
100 g of meatballs has 197 kcal. 1 cup (144 g): about 284 kcal.
Is meatballs high in protein?
Meatballs contains 21 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30.2 g in 1 cup (144 g). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in meatballs?
Meatballs has 8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.6 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in meatballs?
Meatballs contains 9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does meatballs contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (78% DV), Thiamin (B1) (78% DV), Vitamin B12 (63% DV), phosphorus (28% DV) and Folate (B9) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in meatballs?
100 g contains 550 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does meatballs have the same nutrition not specified and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, meatballs, meatless has 197 kcal, while meatballs, frozen, Italian style has 286 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169067. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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