Comparison
Swedish meatballs vs Meatballs
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Swedish meatballs | Meatballs |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 240 kcal | 264 kcal |
| Fat | 18 g | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g | 7.5 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | — | 0 g |
| Protein | 11 g | 14 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Beef, Pork | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Swedish meatballs has 10% less fat (18 g vs 20 g).
- Swedish meatballs has 11% less saturated fat (6.7 g vs 7.5 g).
- Meatballs has 55% less sugar (1 g vs 2.2 g).
- Meatballs has 21% more protein (14 g vs 11 g).
- Only Swedish meatballs lists: Beef, Pork.
Ingredients
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.
Meatballs
Not available.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Swedish meatballs or Meatballs?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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 264 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Meatballs has less sugar: 1 g versus 2.2 g per 100 g.