Meatballs in Sauce Calories & Macros: Protein, Carbs, Fat per 100 g
Meatballs in Sauce macros per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 200 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | 430 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 900 kJ | 1,799 kJ |
| Protein | 13 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 26 g |
| incl. saturated | 4.8 g | 9.6 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 12 g | 24 g |
| incl. sugars | 2.2 g | 4.4 g |
| incl. fiber | 0.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 2 g |
*Where the numbers come from
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. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
215 kcal (900 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 13/13/12 g
Serving (200 g) — 430 kcal (1,799 kJ) · Nutri-Score C
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: medium salt: medium fiber: low
Are meatballs in sauce healthy?
In moderation. Meatballs in sauce sit in the middle of the scale — grade C on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm: fine in a balanced diet, but not a “more is better” food.
For
- Protein: 26 g per serving — 46% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Saturated fat: 9.6 g per serving — 48% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
- Salt: 2 g per serving — 40% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
A typical serving is 200 g: 430 kcal, 26 g protein, 26 g fat and 24 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
A healthier swap at the same calories: turkey (280 g): −6.2 g saturated fat, −0.9 g salt.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Meatballs simmered in sauce give protein from the meat; the sauce and any rice or breadcrumbs in the mix add carbs.
protein 24%fat 55%carbs 21%
Meatballs in Sauce calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of meatballs in sauce has 323 calories and 200 g has 430. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 108 | 6.5 / 6.5 / 5.9 | 0.4 |
| 100 g | 215 | 13 / 13 / 12 | 0.8 |
| 150 g | 323 | 20 / 20 / 18 | 1.2 |
| 200 g — typical serving | 430 | 26 / 26 / 24 | 1.6 |
| 250 g | 538 | 33 / 33 / 30 | 2 |
| 300 g | 645 | 39 / 39 / 35 | 2.4 |
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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, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken meatballs | 150 | 13 / 7.5 / 8.5 |
| Meatballs in sauce | 215 | 13 / 13 / 12 |
How much movement is one serving?
A 200 g serving 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
Why swap: meatballs in sauce have a fair amount of saturated fat (4.8 g per 100 g), a fair amount of salt (1 g per 100 g). The swaps below fix that at the same calories.
How we pick
A swap is offered only for a real problem with the food (for grades C–E an amber traffic light counts too), from the same or a neighbouring category, in a serving matched to the same calories (±25%; drinks glass for glass) and no more than one and a half times the original weight, a full Nutri-Score grade better and with a noticeable gain per serving. We don't suggest “salad instead of pizza”.
- Chicken meatballs — 290 g, 435 kcal: −3.8 g saturated fat, +12 g protein.
- Turkey — 280 g, 434 kcal: −6.2 g saturated fat, −0.9 g salt.
Meatballs in Sauce vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Filet Mignon | 188 | 29 / 8 / 0 |
| Chicken Wings | 191 | 18 / 13 / 0 |
| Chicken Thigh | 210 | 24 / 12 / 0 |
| Meatballs in Sauce | 215 | 13 / 13 / 12 |
| Rotisserie Chicken | 215 | 25 / 13 / 0 |
| Satay | 226 | 17 / 15 / 7.4 |
| Pork | 236 | 27 / 14 / 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 12 g carbohydrates (0.8 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of meatballs in sauce?
A 200 g serving has 430 calories: 26 g protein, 26 g fat and 24 g carbs.
What are the macros of meatballs in sauce?
Per 100 g: 13 g protein, 12 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 a 200 g serving.
How much fiber is in meatballs in sauce?
100 g of meatballs in sauce has 0.8 g of fiber; a 200 g serving has 1.6 g — 6% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
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