British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs vs Chicken Meatballs
Overall, British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs
Chicken Meatballs
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatb... | Chicken Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 169 kcal | 176 kcal |
| Fat | 6.1 g | 12.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 25.4 g | 16.5 g |
| Additives | 2 | 1 |
| Allergens | Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Chicken |
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 53% less fat (6.1 g vs 12.9 g).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 24% less saturated fat (2.7 g vs 3.5 g).
- Chicken Meatballs has no sugar, while British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 0.5 g.
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 100% more fiber (0.5 g vs 0 g).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 35% more protein (25.4 g vs 16.5 g).
- Chicken Meatballs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
- Only Chicken Meatballs lists: Chicken.
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.
Chicken Meatballs
CHICKEN, SEA SALT, OREGANO, BASIL, VINEGAR POWDER, GRANULATED GARLIC, GRANULATED ONION, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, BLACK PEPPER, PARSLEY FLAKES
FAQ
Which is healthier: British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs or Chicken 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 176 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Meatballs has less sugar: 0 g versus 0.5 g per 100 g.