Meat loaf, homemade
Last updated 4 Nov 2026
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Homemade meat loaf is a dish made from minced meat mixed with other ingredients, shaped into a loaf and cooked. The figures here describe a homemade recipe, so the nutrient content may vary with the ingredients used. It provides protein, fat and carbohydrate. Per 100g, it contains 17g of protein, 11g of fat, including 4g of saturated fat, and 13g of carbohydrate.
Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Meat loaf also provides vitamin B12, which contributes to normal nerve function and red blood cell formation. Its saturated fat and salt content are worth noting for people monitoring these in their diet. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 213 kcal |
Energy | 894 kJ |
Fat | 11g |
of which saturates | 4g |
Carbohydrate | 13g |
of which sugars | 1.5g |
0.4g | |
17g | |
Salt | 0.39g |
Water | 57g |
Cholesterol | 70mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
15µg | |
0.8µg | |
0.36mg | |
0mg | |
0.33mg | |
0.15mg | |
3.9mg | |
0.2mg | |
1µg | |
8µg | |
41mg | |
1.8mg | |
22mg | |
163mg | |
314mg | |
Sodium | 154mg |
2.5mg | |
0.08mg |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.