BEEF MEATBALLS WITH PUMPKIN & SWEET POTATO HUMMUS

Portion Sizes (Total 320g Meal)

• Beef Meatballs: 150g (cooked weight, lean ground beef, assuming a recipe similar to those in the search results with minimal binders like oat flour or egg).
• Roasted Pumpkin: 100g (cooked weight, assuming minimal oil for roasting, as a side or mixed component).
• Sweet Potato Hummus: 50g (a smaller portion, as hummus is typically a dip or spread, based on recipes like those from,,).
• Seasoning/Extras: 20g (minimal oil for roasting, herbs, or spices, consistent with the previous example).

These portions are balanced to reach 320g and reflect a gym meal focused on protein (meatballs), carbs (pumpkin and hummus), and flavor (hummus and seasonings).

Nutritional Breakdown

1. Beef Meatballs (150g, cooked)

Using data from lean ground beef meatballs (e.g.,, which uses lean beef and oat flour instead of breadcrumbs):

• Plain Beef Meatballs (150g):
  • Calories: ~300 kcal (200 kcal per 100g, lean ground beef, cooked, with minimal binders)
  • Protein: ~33g (22g per 100g)
  • Carbs: ~6g (4g per 100g, assuming a small amount of oat flour or similar binder)
  • Fat: ~15g (10g per 100g, lean beef)
• Adjustments: Assuming minimal added fat or sauce (similar to, where meatballs are baked), no significant additional calories from sauce or oil.

Total for Beef Meatballs:

• Calories: ~300 kcal
• Protein: ~33g
• Carbs: ~6g
• Fat: ~15g

2. Roasted Pumpkin (100g, cooked)

Based on roasted pumpkin with minimal oil (informed by for roasting methods):

• Roasted Pumpkin (100g):
  • Calories: ~50 kcal (40–50 kcal per 100g, depending on minimal oil use; pumpkin is ~40 kcal/100g raw, slight increase from roasting)
  • Protein: ~1g (1g per 100g)
  • Carbs: ~10g (10g per 100g, primarily complex carbs)
  • Fat: ~1g (0.5–1g per 100g, assuming a drizzle of olive oil for roasting)
• Adjustments: No significant added seasonings or fats beyond a light oil coating for roasting.

Total for Roasted Pumpkin:

• Calories: ~50 kcal
• Protein: ~1g
• Carbs: ~10g
• Fat: ~1g

3. Sweet Potato Hummus (50g)

Using data from sweet potato hummus recipes (e.g.,,,), which include chickpeas, roasted sweet potato, tahini, and spices:

• Sweet Potato Hummus (50g):
  • Calories: ~100 kcal (200 kcal per 100g, based on: 253 kcal for 125g serving, adjusted for chickpeas, sweet potato, tahini, and oil)
  • Protein: ~3g (6g per 100g, from chickpeas)
  • Carbs: ~5g (10g per 100g, from sweet potato and chickpeas)
  • Fat: ~6g (12g per 100g, from tahini and olive oil)
• Adjustments: Values are averages from recipes with roasted sweet potato, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and spices. The smaller 50g portion reflects its role as a dip or side.

Total for Sweet Potato Hummus:

• Calories: ~100 kcal
• Protein: ~3g
• Carbs: ~5g
• Fat: ~6g

4. Seasoning/Extras (20g)

Assuming minimal oil for roasting pumpkin or cooking meatballs, plus herbs/spices (consistent with the previous example):

• Extras (20g, e.g., olive oil, spices):
  • Calories: ~20 kcal (assuming ~5g olive oil at 40 kcal, plus negligible calories from herbs/spices)
  • Protein: 0g
  • Carbs: 0g
  • Fat: ~2g (from oil)
• Adjustments: Keeps extras minimal, as gym meals typically avoid heavy sauces or calorie-dense additives.

Total for Extras:

• Calories: ~20 kcal
• Protein: 0g
• Carbs: 0g
• Fat: ~2g

Total Meal Breakdown (320g)

• Calories: 300 (meatballs) + 50 (pumpkin) + 100 (hummus) + 20 (extras) = 470 kcal
• Protein: 33 (meatballs) + 1 (pumpkin) + 3 (hummus) + 0 (extras) = 37g
• Carbs: 6 (meatballs) + 10 (pumpkin) + 5 (hummus) + 0 (extras) = 21g
• Fat: 15 (meatballs) + 1 (pumpkin) + 6 (hummus) + 2 (extras) = 24g
• Total Weight: 150g (meatballs) + 100g (pumpkin) + 50g (hummus) + 20g (extras) = 320g

Final Product Display

Meal Breakdown (320g):

• Beef Meatballs: 150g
• Roasted Pumpkin: 100g
• Sweet Potato Hummus: 50g
• Seasoning/Extras: 20g

Nutritional Info:

• Calories: 470 kcal
• Protein: 37g
• Carbs: 21g
• Fat: 24g
• Total Weight: 320g

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