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Beef meatballs
Beef meatballs by Tesco provides 222 kcal per 100 g, with 0.3 g of sugars and 25.1 g of protein. That is 75% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Beef meat balls category. Contains: beef.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 5 meatballs (72 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | 160 kcal | 200 +11% | |
| Total fat | 11.9 g | 8.6 g | 11% | 13.4 −11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 5.8 −16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g | 2.3 g | 1% | 5 −36% |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | 1.1 −75% | |
| Added sugars | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −83% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 1.2 −53% |
| Protein | 25.1 g | 18.1 g | 36% | 14.5 +74% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 93 Beef meat balls products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other beef meat balls
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Beef (94%), Rice Flour, Dried Potato, Water, Dried Onion, Sea Salt, Spices, Sugar, Dextrose, Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite), Salt, Black Pepper. Made using British beef.
- Allergens
- Beef
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 5 meatballs (72 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5054402524966
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef meatballs?
Beef meatballs contains 222 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (5 meatballs (72 g)).
How much sugar is in Beef meatballs?
Beef meatballs has 0.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Beef meatballs healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Beef meatballs vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Beef meatballs contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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