Meatballs vs Swedish meatballs
Overall, Swedish meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Meatballs | Swedish meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 281 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Fat | 21.5 g | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | — |
| Protein | 13.5 g | 11 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Mustard | Beef, Pork |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Swedish meatballs has 15% fewer calories (240 kcal vs 281 kcal).
- Swedish meatballs has 16% less fat (18 g vs 21.5 g).
- Swedish meatballs has 23% less saturated fat (6.7 g vs 8.7 g).
- Meatballs has 77% less sugar (0.5 g vs 2.2 g).
- Meatballs has 19% more protein (13.5 g vs 11 g).
- Only Meatballs lists: Eggs, Gluten, Mustard.
- Only Swedish meatballs lists: Beef, Pork.
Ingredients
Meatballs
Ingredients 80% Minced Pork, Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast), Water, Onion, Salt, Spices (contain Mustard), Sunflower S Oil, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Mustard p (Water, Mustard Seeds, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Spices), Egg.
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: Meatballs or Swedish meatballs?
Overall, Swedish 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?
Swedish meatballs has fewer calories: 240 kcal versus 281 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Meatballs has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 2.2 g per 100 g.