Meatballs, pork and beef, in tomato sauce, homemade

These homemade pork and beef meatballs are a cooked meat dish served in tomato sauce. They provide protein and fat, with smaller amounts of carbohydrate. The supplied recipe data show that each 100g contains 10g of protein, 7.2g of fat, 2.7g of saturated fat and 0.15g of salt.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. The dish also provides iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen. For people monitoring saturated fat or salt intake, amounts can vary with the meat, sauce and seasonings used. Full nutrient figures for this recipe are in the tables below.