British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs vs Swedish Meatballs
Overall, British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 8 of our comparison points versus 0.
British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatb... | Swedish Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 169 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Fat | 6.1 g | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 6.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | — |
| Protein | 25.4 g | 12 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Beef, 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 36% fewer calories (169 kcal vs 265 kcal).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 66% less fat (6.1 g vs 18 g).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 58% less saturated fat (2.7 g vs 6.4 g).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 50% less sugar (0.5 g vs 1 g).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 41% less salt (0.9 g vs 1.5 g).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 53% more protein (25.4 g vs 12 g).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
- Only Swedish 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.
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: British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs or Swedish 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 265 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 1 g per 100 g.