Comparison

British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs vs Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs

Overall, Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientBritish 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatb...Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo...
Nutri-Score c a
NOVA group 4 3
Calories 169 kcal 101 kcal
Fat 6.1 g 4.7 g
Saturated fat 2.7 g 2.7 g
Sugars 0.5 g 2.9 g
Salt 0.9 g 0.9 g
Fiber 0.5 g 1.8 g
Protein 25.4 g 7.1 g
Additives21
AllergensSulphur dioxide and sulphitesEggs, Gluten, Milk

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

Key differences

  • Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs has 40% fewer calories (101 kcal vs 169 kcal).
  • Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs has 23% less fat (4.7 g vs 6.1 g).
  • British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 83% less sugar (0.5 g vs 2.9 g).
  • Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs has 72% more fiber (1.8 g vs 0.5 g).
  • British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 72% more protein (25.4 g vs 7.1 g).
  • Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
  • Only British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
  • Only Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs lists: Eggs, Gluten, Milk.

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.

Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs

Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Onion, Salt, Olive Oil, Garlic, Citric Acid, Black Pepper, Bay Leaf, Basil, Ground Beef, Onion, Breadcrumbs (unbleached wheat flour, sugar, yeast, salt), Pecorino Romano Cheese (pasteurized sheep's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), Whole Eggs, Parsley, Salt, Black Pepper

FAQ

Which is healthier: British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs or Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs?

Overall, Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo 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?

Italian Style Sauce & Jumbo Beef Meatballs has fewer calories: 101 kcal versus 169 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 2.9 g per 100 g.

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