Meatballs Italian Style vs Frozen Chicken Meatballs
Overall, Frozen Chicken Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.
Meatballs Italian Style
Frozen Chicken Meatballs
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Meatballs Italian Style | Frozen Chicken Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 338 kcal | 144 kcal |
| Fat | 28.2 g | 5.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 15.5 g | 11.2 g |
| Additives | 2 | 0 |
| Allergens | Beef, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Chicken |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Frozen Chicken Meatballs has 57% fewer calories (144 kcal vs 338 kcal).
- Frozen Chicken Meatballs has 80% less fat (5.7 g vs 28.2 g).
- Frozen Chicken Meatballs has 87% less saturated fat (1.5 g vs 11.3 g).
- Frozen Chicken Meatballs has 50% less sugar (1.4 g vs 2.8 g).
- Meatballs Italian Style has 100% more fiber (1.4 g vs 0 g).
- Meatballs Italian Style has 28% more protein (15.5 g vs 11.2 g).
- Frozen Chicken Meatballs has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Meatballs Italian Style lists: Beef, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans.
- Only Frozen Chicken Meatballs lists: Chicken.
Ingredients
Meatballs Italian Style
Beef, Water, Seasonings (Bread Crumbs [Wheat Flour, Salt, Ammonium Bicarbonate (Leavening agent), Parmesan Cheese [Part Skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Vegetable Rennet], Salt, Dextrose, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Red & Green Bell Peppers, Spices & Spice Extractives, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Parsley). Textured Soy Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate. CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK, SOY.
Frozen Chicken Meatballs
Chicken 40%, water, potatoes, breadcrumbs (white wheat flour, water, yeast, iodized salt), vegetable soy protein, potato starch, onion, salt, garlic, paprika, pepper, parsley leaves, sunflower oil. Store at - 18°C. Storage conditions after purchase: in the refrigerator for a maximum of 48 hours or in the freezer/ cooler - see the date printed on the side of the packaging. Do not refreeze the product after thawing! Cooking recommendation (without prior thawing). In the oven: Remove the meatballs from the packaging, put in a tray on baking paper and place in a classic gas oven or electric oven, which has been preheated to 190 °C. Keep at this temperature for about 10 minutes. In the microwave: place the product on a plate and set the oven to 2,5 min. and 800W. Distributed by: SCANDIA FOOD S.R.L., Podului 133, Sibiu, 550263, România, tel./fax: +40269 208608/+4 0269 208610. DE HÜHNERFLEISCHKLÖSSEN, gebraten und gebacken. Schnell gefrorenes Produkt. Zutaten: Hühnerfleisch 40%, Wasser, Kartoffeln, Paniermehl [weißes Weizenmehl, Wasser, Hefe, jodiertes Speisesalz (Salz, Kaliumiodat)], pflanzliches Sojaprotein, Kartoffelstärke, Zwiebeln, Salz, Knoblauch, Paprikapulver, Pfeffer, Petersilienblätter, Sonnenblumenöl. Bei - 18 °C lagern. Nach dem Auftauen nicht wieder einfrieren. Vor dem Verzehr gut durchgaren! Zubereitungsempfehlung (ohne vorläufiges Auftauen). Im Backofen: die faschierten Laibchen werden in der Backform in den klassische Gas - oder elektrische Backofen, die vorher bei der Temperatur von 190°C erhitzt wurde, eingegeben. Bei dieser Temperatur ca. 10 min. behalten. In der Mikrowelle: das Produkt auf den Teller legen und die Mikrowelle auf 2,5 min. und 800W einstellen. Vertrieben von: SCANDIA FOOD S.R.L., Podului 133, Sibiu, 550263, România, tel./fax: +40269 208608/+4.0269_208610.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Meatballs Italian Style or Frozen Chicken Meatballs?
Overall, Frozen Chicken 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?
Frozen Chicken Meatballs has fewer calories: 144 kcal versus 338 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Frozen Chicken Meatballs has less sugar: 1.4 g versus 2.8 g per 100 g.