British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs vs Turkey Meatballs
Overall, Turkey 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
Turkey Meatballs
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatb... | Turkey Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 169 kcal | 141 kcal |
| Fat | 6.1 g | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 25.4 g | 12 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Gluten, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Turkey Meatballs has 17% fewer calories (141 kcal vs 169 kcal).
- Turkey Meatballs has 18% less fat (5 g vs 6.1 g).
- Turkey Meatballs has 26% less saturated fat (2 g vs 2.7 g).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 50% less sugar (0.5 g vs 1 g).
- Turkey Meatballs has 75% more fiber (2 g vs 0.5 g).
- British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 53% more protein (25.4 g vs 12 g).
- Only British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
- Only Turkey Meatballs lists: Gluten, Soybeans.
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.
Turkey Meatballs
Turkey Meat, Water, Seasonings (Textured Soy Flour, Bread Crumbs (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Salt, Yeast), Soy Protein Concentrate, Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Spices, Garlic Powder, Parsley), Mechanically Separated Turkey, Onion
FAQ
Which is healthier: British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs or Turkey Meatballs?
Overall, Turkey 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?
Turkey Meatballs has fewer calories: 141 kcal versus 169 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.