Chicken Meatballs vs Beef & Pork Meatballs
Overall, Chicken Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Meatballs | Beef & Pork Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 176 kcal | 282 kcal |
| Fat | 12.9 g | 19.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Additives | 1 | 2 |
| Allergens | Chicken | Beef, Pork |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Chicken Meatballs has 37% fewer calories (176 kcal vs 282 kcal).
- Chicken Meatballs has 35% less fat (12.9 g vs 19.9 g).
- Chicken Meatballs has 55% less saturated fat (3.5 g vs 7.8 g).
- Chicken Meatballs has no sugar, while Beef & Pork Meatballs has 1.2 g.
- Beef & Pork Meatballs has 100% more fiber (0.5 g vs 0 g).
- Chicken Meatballs has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Chicken Meatballs lists: Chicken.
- Only Beef & Pork Meatballs lists: Beef, Pork.
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
CHICKEN, SEA SALT, OREGANO, BASIL, VINEGAR POWDER, GRANULATED GARLIC, GRANULATED ONION, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, BLACK PEPPER, PARSLEY FLAKES
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: Chicken Meatballs or Beef & Pork Meatballs?
Overall, Chicken 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?
Chicken Meatballs has fewer calories: 176 kcal versus 282 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Meatballs has less sugar: 0 g versus 1.2 g per 100 g.