Chicken Meatballs vs Swedish Meatballs
Overall, Chicken Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 9 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Meatballs | Swedish Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 176 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Fat | 12.9 g | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 6.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | — |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 12 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| 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 33% fewer calories (176 kcal vs 265 kcal).
- Chicken Meatballs has 28% less fat (12.9 g vs 18 g).
- Chicken Meatballs has 45% less saturated fat (3.5 g vs 6.4 g).
- Chicken Meatballs has no sugar, while Swedish Meatballs has 1 g.
- Chicken Meatballs has 41% less salt (0.9 g vs 1.5 g).
- Chicken Meatballs has 27% more protein (16.5 g vs 12 g).
- Chicken Meatballs has the better Nutri-Score.
- Chicken Meatballs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Chicken Meatballs lists: Chicken.
- Only Swedish Meatballs lists: Beef, Pork.
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
CHICKEN, SEA SALT, OREGANO, BASIL, VINEGAR POWDER, GRANULATED GARLIC, GRANULATED ONION, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, BLACK PEPPER, PARSLEY FLAKES
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: Chicken Meatballs or Swedish 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 265 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chicken Meatballs has less sugar: 0 g versus 1 g per 100 g.