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British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs
British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs by Sainsbury's provides 169 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 25.4 g of protein. That is 64% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meatballs category and comes in a 12 meatballs 350g pack. Contains: sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3 meatballs (87.5 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 169 kcal | 148 kcal | 209 −19% | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 5.3 g | 7% | 13.9 −56% |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 2.4 g | 12% | 5 −46% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 2.4 g | 1% | 7.1 −60% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.4 g | 1.4 −64% | |
| Added sugars | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0% | 0.4 −39% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 0.9 −46% |
| Protein | 25.4 g | 22.2 g | 44% | 13.9 +82% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.8 g | 1.3 −34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 90 Meatballs products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other meatballs
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
British Beef (89%), Water, Gluten Free Breadcrumb (Rice Flour, Gram Flour, Maize Starch, Salt, Dextrose), Gluten Free Seasoning (Sea Salt, Gluten Free Crumb (Rice Flour, Water, Dextrose, Vegetable Fibre, Salt, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Paprika Extract), Black Pepper, Perservative: Sodium Metabisulphite (Sulphites), Coríander, Parsley.
- Allergens
- Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 meatballs 350g
- Serving size
- 3 meatballs (87.5 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00401920
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs?
British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs contains 169 kcal per 100 g and about 148 kcal per serving (3 meatballs (87.5 g)).
How much sugar is in British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs?
British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does British 5% Fat 12 Beef Meatballs contain?
According to the label data it contains: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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