Italian Style Meatballs vs Free Range British Pork Meatballs
Overall, Italian Style Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Italian Style Meatballs
Free Range British Pork Meatballs
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Italian Style Meatballs | Free Range British Pork Meat... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | — |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 124 kcal | 270 kcal |
| Fat | 8.2 g | 18.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 6.9 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 21.7 g |
| Additives | 1 | 1 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Blé, Lait, Œuf | Gluten, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Italian Style Meatballs has 54% fewer calories (124 kcal vs 270 kcal).
- Italian Style Meatballs has 56% less fat (8.2 g vs 18.6 g).
- Italian Style Meatballs has 54% less saturated fat (3.2 g vs 6.9 g).
- Free Range British Pork Meatballs has 55% less sugar (1 g vs 2.2 g).
- Italian Style Meatballs has 54% more fiber (0.8 g vs 0.4 g).
- Free Range British Pork Meatballs has 71% more protein (21.7 g vs 6.4 g).
- Free Range British Pork Meatballs is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Italian Style Meatballs lists: Eggs, Milk, Blé, Lait, Œuf.
- Only Free Range British Pork Meatballs lists: Mustard.
Ingredients
Italian Style Meatballs
41% boulettes de viande cuites (19% viande de porc en partie finement émincée, 9% viande de bœuf en partie finement émincée, oignons, œuf, farine de blé, sel iodé (sel, iodate de potassium), plantes aromatiques, épices), 24% tomates, eau, double concentré de tomate, oignons, huile de colza, 1% Mozzarella (lait), amidon modifié de maïs, plantes aromatiques, sel, sucre, farine de blé, ail, épices. *issu de poules élevées au sol, Traces éventuelles de moutarde et de céleri.
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*)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Italian Style Meatballs or Free Range British Pork Meatballs?
Overall, Italian Style 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?
Italian Style Meatballs has fewer calories: 124 kcal versus 270 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Free Range British Pork Meatballs has less sugar: 1 g versus 2.2 g per 100 g.