Meatballs are a dish made from chopped meat, which is served with a side dish. Depending on the meat used, the calorific value of the meatball can vary considerably.
Caloric content of meatballs
The classic recipe for this dish includes the following ingredients:
- chopped meat;
- rice;
- egg;
- bow;
- spice;
- greenery.
Depending on the type of meat can change not only the taste, but also the content of fats. So, for example, the biggest caloric content will be in veal meatballs. In them, 100 grams of product accounts for 16 grams of fat and 247 kcal. But the dish of pork will contain about 165.42 kcal and only 9.24 grams of fat per 100 grams. Those girls who follow their weight and adhere to proper nutrition should pay attention to chicken meat. It contains less fat and is thus suitable for dietary nutrition. In this case, chicken meatballs, calorie content which is much lower than that of pork and veal, is not inferior to taste. In 100 grams of the product contains only 3.17 g of fat and 125.19 kcal.
Caloric content of meatballs with rice can be increased or decreased depending on the ingredients. So, for example, the introduction of cream, sour cream, semolina or flour into the composition significantly increases the content of fats and calories.
Calorie content of steamed meat
Prepare this meat dish in various ways:
- bake in the oven;
- extinguish;
- boil for a couple.
The most popular among people who adhere to the right and healthy food is the steam-meatballs. In addition to the fact that they retain the maximum amount of micronutrients, their calorie content is significantly lower than with another method of preparation. But again, the nutritional value of the prepared dish will depend directly on the ingredients and the meat chosen.