Comparison

British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs vs Beef & Pork Meatballs

Overall, British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientBritish 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatb...Beef & Pork Meatballs
Nutri-Score c d
NOVA group 4 3
Calories 169 kcal 282 kcal
Fat 6.1 g 19.9 g
Saturated fat 2.7 g 7.8 g
Sugars 0.5 g 1.2 g
Salt 0.9 g 0.7 g
Fiber 0.5 g 0.5 g
Protein 25.4 g 18.2 g
Additives22
AllergensSulphur dioxide and sulphitesBeef, Pork

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 40% fewer calories (169 kcal vs 282 kcal).
  • British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 69% less fat (6.1 g vs 19.9 g).
  • British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 65% less saturated fat (2.7 g vs 7.8 g).
  • British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 58% less sugar (0.5 g vs 1.2 g).
  • British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 28% more protein (25.4 g vs 18.2 g).
  • British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Beef & Pork Meatballs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
  • Only British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
  • Only Beef & Pork Meatballs lists: Beef, Pork.

Ingredients

British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs

British Beef (89%), Water, Gluten Free Breadcrumb (Rice Flour, Gram Flour, Maize Starch, Salt, Dextrose), Gluten Free Seasoning (Sea Salt, Gluten Free Crumb (Rice Flour, Water, Dextrose, Vegetable Fibre, Salt, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Paprika Extract), Black Pepper, Perservative: Sodium Metabisulphite (Sulphites), Coríander, Parsley.

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.

FAQ

Which is healthier: British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs or Beef & Pork Meatballs?

Overall, British 5% Fat 12 Beef 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?

British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has fewer calories: 169 kcal versus 282 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 1.2 g per 100 g.

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