Calories in Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce
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Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce contains 153 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (176 g) provides about 269 kcal.
Roughly 37% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from carbohydrates and 28% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 40% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 22% of the Daily Value for zinc and 18% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 31 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 501 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.4 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 3 g | |
| Protein C | 10.4 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A C | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C C | 4.4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.078 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.073 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.5 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 31 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.96 µg | 40% |
| Choline C | 33.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 91 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 310 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper C | 0.07 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 10.1 µg | 18% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 35%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein10.4 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.6 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars3 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat6.2 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium501 mgin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.25 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.72 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 71 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 3,310 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 28 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 68.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 15 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna noodle casserole with vegetables, cream or white sauce | 149 | 9 g | 14.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce | 168 | 10.1 g | 15.4 g | 7.3 g |
| Ravioli, meat-filled, with tomato sauce or meat sauce | 148 | 8.7 g | 14.5 g | 6.3 g |
| Spanish rice with ground beef | 163 | 9.7 g | 14.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Beef and macaroni with cheese sauce | 137 | 9.1 g | 12.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Pork chow mein or chop suey with noodles | 143 | 10.4 g | 11.2 g | 6.4 g |
| Biryani with meat | 145 | 8.5 g | 12.2 g | 6.8 g |
| Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 160 | 8.8 g | 15.1 g | 7.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce?
100 g of porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce has 153 kcal. 1 cup (176 g): about 269 kcal. 1 porcupine ball with sauce (35 g): about 54 kcal.
Is porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce high in protein?
Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce contains 10.4 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.3 g in 1 cup (176 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce?
Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce has 13.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce?
Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce contains 6.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (40% DV), zinc (22% DV), selenium (18% DV), Niacin (B3) (16% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce?
100 g contains 501 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706492. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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