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British beef meatballs
British beef meatballs by Waitrose provides 218 kcal per 100 g, with 0.4 g of sugars and 31.3 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 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meat balls category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 218 kcal | 216 |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 14.8 −51% |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 5.8 −67% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g | 6.7 |
| Total sugars | 0.4 g | 1.4 −72% |
| Added sugars | 0.2 g | 0.7 −77% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 1.2 −28% |
| Protein | 31.3 g | 13.7 +128% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1.5 −49% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 243 Meat balls products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other meat balls
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
British beef (87%), beef stock (water, beef extract, onion, carrot, tomato purée, white peppercorns, bay leaf), rice flour, rehydrated potato, salt, sea salt, black pepper, maize dextrose, preservative (sodium sulphite), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate)
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2
- Labels & certifications
- Source of proteinsAssured Food StandardsHigh proteins
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169416303
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in British beef meatballs?
British beef meatballs contains 218 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in British beef meatballs?
British beef meatballs has 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is British 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 beef meatballs vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
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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