Plant-based meatballs vs Boulettes au boeuf
Overall, Plant-based meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Plant-based meatballs | Boulettes au boeuf |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 178 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Fat | 7.8 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 4.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 15 g |
| Additives | 3 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Soybeans | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Plant-based meatballs has 11% fewer calories (178 kcal vs 200 kcal).
- Plant-based meatballs has 40% less fat (7.8 g vs 13 g).
- Plant-based meatballs has 88% less saturated fat (0.6 g vs 4.5 g).
- Boulettes au boeuf has 55% less sugar (0.5 g vs 1.1 g).
- Plant-based meatballs has 85% more fiber (3.3 g vs 0.5 g).
- Plant-based meatballs has 10% more protein (16.7 g vs 15 g).
- Plant-based meatballs has the better Nutri-Score.
- Boulettes au boeuf is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Plant-based meatballs lists: Gluten, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Plant-based meatballs
water, soy protein concentrate*, vital wheat gluten*, soy protein isolate*, expeller pressed canola oil*, enriched wheat flour* (niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), modified vegetable gum, spices, dehydrated onion, yeast extract, malted barley extract, sea salt, organic cane sugar, dehydrated garlic, natural flavors (from plant sources), vinegar, molasses, pea protein, carrot fiber, beetroot fiber, wheat starch*, soy lecithin*, extractive of paprika, extractive of turmeric, extractives of annatto,
Boulettes au boeuf
Viande bovine hachée 78,7% (origine : France), oignon, amidon de pomme de terre, pomme de terre, sel, poivre. Huile de friture : huile de colza;
FAQ
Which is healthier: Plant-based meatballs or Boulettes au boeuf?
Overall, Plant-based 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?
Plant-based meatballs has fewer calories: 178 kcal versus 200 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Boulettes au boeuf has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 1.1 g per 100 g.