Comparison

Free Range British Pork Meatballs vs Irish Beef and pork Meatballs

Overall, Irish Beef and pork Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 3.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientFree Range British Pork Meat...Irish Beef and pork Meatball...
Nutri-Score — c
NOVA group 3 4
Calories 270 kcal 201 kcal
Fat 18.6 g 12 g
Saturated fat 6.9 g 5.4 g
Sugars 1 g 1.7 g
Salt 1.5 g 0.6 g
Fiber 0.4 g 1.6 g
Protein 21.7 g 17 g
Additives13
AllergensGluten, MustardNone listed

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

Key differences

  • Irish Beef and pork Meatballs has 26% fewer calories (201 kcal vs 270 kcal).
  • Irish Beef and pork Meatballs has 35% less fat (12 g vs 18.6 g).
  • Irish Beef and pork Meatballs has 22% less saturated fat (5.4 g vs 6.9 g).
  • Free Range British Pork Meatballs has 41% less sugar (1 g vs 1.7 g).
  • Irish Beef and pork Meatballs has 57% less salt (0.6 g vs 1.5 g).
  • Irish Beef and pork Meatballs has 77% more fiber (1.6 g vs 0.4 g).
  • Free Range British Pork Meatballs has 22% more protein (21.7 g vs 17 g).
  • Free Range British Pork Meatballs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
  • Only Free Range British Pork Meatballs lists: Gluten, Mustard.

Ingredients

Free Range British Pork Meatballs

Pork shoulder (88%), water*, wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate*, iron*, niacin*, thiamin*), salt*, nutmeg, ginger, mace, black pepper, mustard powder, chilli powder, thyme, sage, yeast, antioxidant (ascorbic acid*)

Irish Beef and pork Meatballs

Irish Beef (44%), Irish Pork (44%), Water, Seasoning (5%) Typical values a [Rice Flour, Sea Salt, Water, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Salt, Preservative: Sodium Sulphite; Dextrose, Vegetable Fibre, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Colour: Paprika Extract]. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Cooking times will vary with appliances, the following are guidelines only. Remove all packaging. 15 mins. PAN FRY: Preheat 5ml of oil in a pan over a Energy Fat of which satu Carbohydrate of which sug Fibre Protein MEDIUM heat.

FAQ

Which is healthier: Free Range British Pork Meatballs or Irish Beef and pork Meatballs?

Overall, Irish Beef and pork 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?

Irish Beef and pork Meatballs has fewer calories: 201 kcal versus 270 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Free Range British Pork Meatballs has less sugar: 1 g versus 1.7 g per 100 g.

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