Calories in Swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce
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Swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce contains 170 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (246 g) provides about 418 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 15% from carbohydrates (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 49% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 24% of the Daily Value for zinc and 21% 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 | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol C | 64 mg | 21% |
| Sodium C | 537 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 12.5 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A C | 38 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.2 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.071 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.2 µg | 49% |
| Choline C | 52.3 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 133 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 204 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.7 mg | 24% |
| Copper C | 0.049 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 11.8 µg | 21% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 55%
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
- Protein12.5 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars2.5 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat10.3 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium537 mgin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.065 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.053 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.033 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.079 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.096 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.48 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.31 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 6 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 27 µg |
| Retinol C | 38 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 69 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 4 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 162 | 12 g | 5.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Chicken or turkey souffle | 171 | 11.7 g | 5.6 g | 11.3 g |
| Chicken or turkey cacciatore | 174 | 13.2 g | 6.9 g | 10.6 g |
| Beef and noodles with soy-based sauce | 173 | 13.2 g | 7.5 g | 10 g |
| Chicken fricassee, Puerto Rican style | 172 | 12.1 g | 7.2 g | 10.6 g |
| Beef and rice with soy-based sauce | 178 | 13.6 g | 8 g | 10.3 g |
| Chicken or turkey and rice with soy-based sauce | 162 | 12 g | 8 g | 9.2 g |
| Kung Pao shrimp | 173 | 13.9 g | 5.3 g | 10.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce?
100 g of swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce has 170 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 418 kcal. 1 meatball with sauce (45 g): about 77 kcal.
Is swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce high in protein?
Swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30.8 g in 1 cup (246 g). About 30% 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 swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce?
Swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce has 6.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce?
Swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce contains 10.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (49% DV), zinc (24% DV), selenium (21% DV), Niacin (B3) (16% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in swedish meatballs with cream or white sauce?
100 g contains 537 mg of sodium, 23% 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 10, 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 2706384. 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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