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Essento Balls with Insects
Essento Balls with Insects by Essento provides 270 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 15.1 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Insects category and comes in a 150g pack. Contains: eggs, gluten.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | 270 kcal | 442 −39% | |
| Total fat | 11.5 g | 11.5 g | 15% | 23.4 −51% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 1.5 g | 8% | 6.4 −77% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.7 g | 17.7 g | 6% | 10.1 +75% |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 3.2 g | 3.1 | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.4 g | 4.4 g | 16% | 6.3 −30% |
| Protein | 15.1 g | 15.1 g | 30% | 45 −66% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 1.3 g | 2.1 −39% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 84 Insects products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other insects
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Tenebrio Molitor (Mehlwurm CH) 21% , Kichererbsen, Bulgur, Spinat, Eiweiss, Weizengluten, Olivenöl, Zwie bel, Zitronensaft, Paniermehl (Weizenmehl, Salz, Hefe), Meersalz, Knoblauch, Paprik Liebstöckel, Koriander, Muskat. Alle landwirtschaftlichen Zutaten stammen aus biologischer Produktion. INGREDIENTS: Tenebrio Molitor (ver de farine CH) 21% pois chiches, boulgour, épinards, blanc d'oeuf, gluten de blé, huile d'olive, oignon, jus de citron, chapelure (farine de blé, sel, levure), sel marin, ail, paprika, livèche, coriandre, muscade. Tous les ingrédients agricoles sont issus de l'agriculture biologique.
- Allergens
- EggsGluten
Product details
- Quantity
- 150g
- Serving size
- 100g
- Labels & certifications
- OrganicEU OrganicCH-Bio-086Made in Swiss
- Sold in
- Switzerland
- Barcode
- 7640177910479
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Essento Balls with Insects?
Essento Balls with Insects contains 270 kcal per 100 g and about 270 kcal per serving (100g).
How much sugar is in Essento Balls with Insects?
Essento Balls with Insects has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Essento Balls with Insects healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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.
What allergens does Essento Balls with Insects contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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