Beef & Pork Meatballs vs Swedish Meatballs
Overall, Beef & Pork Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Beef & Pork Meatballs | Swedish Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 282 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Fat | 19.9 g | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 6.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | — |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 12 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Beef, Pork | Beef, Pork |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Swedish Meatballs has 18% less saturated fat (6.4 g vs 7.8 g).
- Beef & Pork Meatballs has 54% less salt (0.7 g vs 1.5 g).
- Beef & Pork Meatballs has 34% more protein (18.2 g vs 12 g).
- Beef & Pork Meatballs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Beef & Pork Meatballs
Beef (40%), Pork (35%) (pork, pork belly), Water, Pea flakes, Onion, Pork fat, Cracked black pepper, Salt, Coarse Tellicherry pepper, Sea salt, Preservative (sodium metabisulphite), Antioxidant (ascorbic acid), Rapeseed oil.
Swedish Meatballs
Meat 60% (pork 47%, beef 13%), onion, potato, potato starch, potato flakes, salt, potato fibre, sugar, dextrose, beef stock, natural aroma, spice extract.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Beef & Pork Meatballs or Swedish Meatballs?
Overall, Beef & Pork Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Swedish Meatballs has fewer calories: 265 kcal versus 282 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Swedish Meatballs has less sugar: 1 g versus 1.2 g per 100 g.