Comparison

Spaghetti & Meatballs vs Torsades à la bolognaise

Overall, Spaghetti & Meatballs has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientSpaghetti & MeatballsTorsades à la bolognaise
Nutri-Score a b
NOVA group 4 3
Calories 104 kcal 165 kcal
Fat 2.6 g 5.8 g
Saturated fat 0.9 g 1.7 g
Sugars 1.9 g 1.9 g
Salt 0.4 g 0 g
Fiber 1.5 g 1.3 g
Protein 7.1 g 6.6 g
Additives10
AllergensBeef, Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Pork, SoybeansGluten, Milk

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Spaghetti & Meatballs has 37% fewer calories (104 kcal vs 165 kcal).
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs has 55% less fat (2.6 g vs 5.8 g).
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs has 46% less saturated fat (0.9 g vs 1.7 g).
  • Torsades à la bolognaise has no salt, while Spaghetti & Meatballs has 0.4 g.
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Torsades à la bolognaise is less processed (lower NOVA group).
  • Only Spaghetti & Meatballs lists: Beef, Eggs, Pork, Soybeans.

Ingredients

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Cooked pasta (water, enriched wheat flour [durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulfate {iron}, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], soybean oil, egg white), cooked meatballs with glaze (meatball [pork, beef, water, bread crumb {unbleached wheat flour, sugar, salt, yeast}, onions, parmesan cheese {part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes}, tomato paste, isolated soy protein, potassium chloride, sea salt, flavoring], glaze [water, tomato paste, sugar]), water, tomatoes in puree (tomatoes, tomato puree, citric acid), tomato paste, contains 2% or less of: onions, modified corn starch, garlic, sugar, flavorings, potassium chloride, olive oil, sea salt. contains: egg, milk, soy, wheat.

Torsades à la bolognaise

Les ingrédients des torsades et sauce bolognaise sont (pourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette): torsades cuites 60,7% (eau, semoule de blé dur, eau), pulpe de tomates au jus 7,7% (tomates, pulpe et jus de tomates), viande de bœuf cuite origine France 5,9%, eau, double concentré de tomates 5,7%, emmental, huile de colza, crème fraîche, carottes, oignons, échalotes, farine de blé, sel, ail, basilic, persil, poivre blanc, curcuma. Torsades: origine France. Tomates origine : UE et Maroc. Informations en gras destinées aux personnes allergiques. Traces possibles de poisson, crustacés, mollusques, œuf, soja, céleri, moutarde. Viande bovine VBF. VIANDE BOVINE FRANÇAISE

FAQ

Which is healthier: Spaghetti & Meatballs or Torsades à la bolognaise?

Overall, Spaghetti & 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?

Spaghetti & Meatballs has fewer calories: 104 kcal versus 165 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Spaghetti & Meatballs has less sugar: 1.9 g versus 1.9 g per 100 g.

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