Meatballs in Sauce Calories & Macros: Protein, Carbs, Fat per 100 g
215 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score C
Serving (serving, 200 g) — 430 kcal · P/F/C 13/13/11 g
sugar: low saturated fat: medium salt: medium fiber: low
Meatballs simmered in sauce give protein from the meat; the sauce and any rice or breadcrumbs in the mix add carbs.
Meatballs in Sauce macros per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: serving, 200 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | 430 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 26 g |
| incl. saturated | 4.8 g | 9.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 22 g |
| incl. sugars | 2.2 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 2 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
protein 24%fat 55%carbs 21%
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Meatballs in Sauce: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, fat level, oil in the pan. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken meatballs | 150 | 13 / 7.5 / 8 |
| Meatballs with rice | 176 | 8.3 / 7.2 / 19 |
| Meatballs in sauce | 215 | 13 / 13 / 11 |
Meatballs in Sauce: nutrition highlights
A serving (serving, 200 g) provides 26 g of protein — about 46% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult (0.8 g per kg).
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, meatballs in sauce gets a C: the middle of the scale — fine with an eye on portions. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- A serving has 2 g of salt — 40% of the WHO's 5 g daily maximum.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (serving, 200 g) is 430 kcal — roughly 2 h 20 min of easy walking or 54 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Meatballs in Sauce
Swaps are picked the same way the app does it: from the same kind of food, with a serving matched to the same calories (±25%), and only when the swap is clearly better — not “salad instead of pizza”.
- Chicken meatballs — 290 g, 435 kcal: −3.8 g saturated fat, +12 g protein.
- Chicken breast, raw — 380 g, 429 kcal: −7.7 g saturated fat, −1.2 g salt.
- Grilled turkey breast — 320 g, 432 kcal: −8 g saturated fat, −0.7 g salt.
- Chicken Breast — 310 g, 425 kcal: −8 g saturated fat, −1.1 g salt.
Meatballs in Sauce vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Liver | 165 | 20 / 8 / 4 |
| Ground Turkey | 185 | 25 / 9.5 / 0 |
| Chicken Thigh | 210 | 24 / 12 / 0 |
| Meatballs in Sauce | 215 | 13 / 13 / 11 |
| Rotisserie Chicken | 215 | 25 / 13 / 0 |
| Pork | 236 | 27 / 14 / 0 |
| Ground Beef | 245 | 26 / 15 / 0 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of meatballs in sauce?
100 g of meatballs in sauce has 215 calories, with 13 g protein, 13 g fat and 11 g carbohydrates (0.8 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of meatballs in sauce?
A serving (serving, 200 g) has 430 calories: 26 g protein, 26 g fat and 22 g carbs.
What are the macros of meatballs in sauce?
Per 100 g: 13 g protein, 11 g carbs and 13 g fat. By calories that's about 24% protein, 21% carbs and 55% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of meatballs in sauce?
About 2 h 20 min of easy walking or 54 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 430 calories in one serving (serving, 200 g).
How do the calories in meatballs in sauce change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 150 kcal (chicken meatballs) to 215 kcal (meatballs in sauce); meatballs in sauce itself has 215 kcal.