Meatballs vs Italian Style Meatballs
Overall, Italian Style Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Meatballs | Italian Style Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 286 kcal | 124 kcal |
| Fat | 22 g | 8.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 14 g | 6.4 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Gluten, Mustard, Pork | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Blé, Lait, Œuf |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Italian Style Meatballs has 57% fewer calories (124 kcal vs 286 kcal).
- Italian Style Meatballs has 63% less fat (8.2 g vs 22 g).
- Italian Style Meatballs has 59% less saturated fat (3.2 g vs 7.8 g).
- Meatballs has 36% less sugar (1.4 g vs 2.2 g).
- Italian Style Meatballs has 18% less salt (1.4 g vs 1.7 g).
- Meatballs has 54% more protein (14 g vs 6.4 g).
- Italian Style Meatballs has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Meatballs lists: Mustard, Pork.
- Only Italian Style Meatballs lists: Milk, Blé, Lait, Œuf.
Ingredients
Meatballs
pork (81%), onion (6%), pasteurised _egg_ white, breadcrumbs (5%) (_wheat_ flour, water, salt, yeast), mustard (water, _mustard_ seed, white wine vinegar, salt, spice extracts), salt, pepper, dextrose, coriander, garlic, rapeseed oil, nutmeg, parsley, ginger, citrus extract, ginger extract, nutmeg extract, pepper extract, coriander extract
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.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Meatballs or Italian Style 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 286 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Meatballs has less sugar: 1.4 g versus 2.2 g per 100 g.