Meat-free Meatballs vs Meat-Free Meatballs
Overall, Meat-free Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Meat-free Meatballs | Meat-Free Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 164 kcal | 202 kcal |
| Fat | 8.2 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 6.6 g | 6.8 g |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 13 g |
| Additives | 1 | 2 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Soybeans | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Meat-free Meatballs has 19% fewer calories (164 kcal vs 202 kcal).
- Meat-free Meatballs has 37% less fat (8.2 g vs 13 g).
- Meat-free Meatballs has 27% less saturated fat (0.8 g vs 1.1 g).
- Meat-Free Meatballs has 38% less sugar (0.8 g vs 1.3 g).
- Meat-free Meatballs has 17% more protein (15.7 g vs 13 g).
- Only Meat-free Meatballs lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Meat-free Meatballs
Rehydrated Textured _Soya_ Protein 63%, Water, Onion Puree 9%, Rapeseed Oil, _Soya_ Protein Concentrate, Chickpea Flour, Yeast Extract, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Tomato Purée, Parsley, Garlic Purée, Onion Powder, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Garlic Powder, Malted _Barley_ Extract, Salt, Tomato Powder, Flavouring, Black Pepper, White Pepper.
Meat-Free Meatballs
Rehydrated Pea Protein (63%), Rapeseed Oil, Red Onion, Apple Fibre, Pea Flour, Natural Flavourings, Stabiliser (Methylcellulose), Tomato Paste, Garlic Powder, Herbs, _Barley_ Malt Extract, Black Pepper, Pea Fibre, Wholegrain _Oat_ Flour, Potato Starch, Salt, Antioxidant (Extract of Rosemary), Tomato Powder, Mushroom Powder, Onion Powder.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Meat-free Meatballs or Meat-Free Meatballs?
Overall, Meat-free 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?
Meat-free Meatballs has fewer calories: 164 kcal versus 202 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Meat-Free Meatballs has less sugar: 0.8 g versus 1.3 g per 100 g.