British beef balls by Waitrose

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British beef balls

by Waitrose 300g in Meat balls Barcode 5000169062814
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food

British beef balls by Waitrose provides 234 kcal per 100 g, with 0.4 g of sugars and 22.8 g of protein. That is 72% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Meat balls category and comes in a 300g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
14.4 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
5.8 g · High
Sugars
0.4 g · Low
Salt
0.7 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 234 kcal 216 +8%
Total fat 14.4 g 14.8
Saturated fat 5.8 g 5.8
Carbohydrates 2.9 g 6.7 −57%
Total sugars 0.4 g 1.4 −72%
Added sugars 0 g 0.7 −100%
Dietary fiber 0.1 g 1.2 −89%
Protein 22.8 g 13.7 +66%
Salt 0.7 g 1.5 −52%

Category average across 243 Meat balls products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other meat balls

Calories higher 42%
Sugars lower 15%
Salt lower 7%
Saturated fat higher 49%
Protein top 3%
Fiber top 83%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

British beef (95%), potato starch, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder,antioxidant (ascorbic acid), rosemary extract

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
300g
Labels & certifications
OrganicEU OrganicGB-ORG-05Soil Association Organic
Sold in
France, United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169062814

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in British beef balls?

British beef balls contains 234 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in British beef balls?

British beef balls has 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is British beef balls healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is British beef balls vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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