Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Papa Gino's

Meatballs, Side

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Papa Gino's Meatballs, Side is fat-leaning, with about 67% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 280 calories, 12g protein, 12g carbs, and 22g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 Serving
Serving Size
280
Calories
Per serving
12 g
Protein
12 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories280 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22 g28%
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
Trans Fat 0.5 g—
Cholesterol 55 mg18%
Sodium 1,070 mg47%
Total Carbohydrate 12 g4%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 9 g—
Protein 12 g24%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

280
kcal
Protein12 g (16%)
Carbs12 g (16%)
Fat22 g (67%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density4.3/10

16% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index6.9/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate70 min walk

About 28 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 12 g24%
Fiber 0 g0%
Sodium 1,070 mg47%
Sugars 9 g—
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein4.3/10 protein density from 12g protein and 280 calories.No
Lower carb12g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat22g total fat per serving.No
High sugar9g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium1,070mg sodium per serving.Yes
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Meatballs, Side Compared With Nearby Items

Compared with Bacon Mac & Cheese, another Pasta item at Papa Gino's, Meatballs, Side has 840 fewer calories than it and 36g less protein than it. That makes this page useful for deciding between nearby menu choices, not just reading a raw nutrition label.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Meatballs, Side are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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