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Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style

in Frozen meats Barcode 0078742315188
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style provides 306 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 14.1 g of protein. That is 151% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Frozen meats category. Contains: beef, gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
23.5 g · High
Saturated fat
9.4 g · High
Sugars
3.5 g · Low
Salt
1.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4 meatballs (85 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 306 kcal 260 kcal 247 +24%
Total fat 23.5 g 20 g 26% 17.5 +35%
Saturated fat 9.4 g 8 g 40% 6.2 +52%
Carbohydrates 9.4 g 8 g 3% 6.3 +50%
Total sugars 3.5 g 3 g 1.4 +151%
Added sugarsUSDA 2.4 g 2 g 4% 1.3 +83%
Dietary fiber 1.2 g 1 g 4% 1 +24%
Protein 14.1 g 12 g 24% 16.2 −13%
Salt 1.4 g 1.2 g 1.1 +32%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1566 Frozen meats products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
18% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Low sugar
3.5 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other frozen meats

Calories higher 20%
Sugars higher 11%
Salt higher 35%
Saturated fat higher 23%
Protein top 74%
Fiber top 33%

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

Ingredients

Beef, water, textured soy protein, bread crumbs (wheat flour, salt, yeast), soy protein concentrate, dextrose, contains 2% or less of each of the following: beef fat, canola oil, dried beef broth, dried garlic, dried onion, dried red bell peppers, grated pecorino romano cheese made from sheep's milk (sheep's milk, salt, enzyme), maltodextrin, natural flavors, rosemary extract, salt, sodium polyphosphate, spices, yeast extract.

May contain palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
BeefGlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 3

High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
4 meatballs (85 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0078742315188

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style?

Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style contains 306 kcal per 100 g and about 260 kcal per serving (4 meatballs (85 g)).

How much sugar is in Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style?

Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Italian style microwaveable beef meatballs, italian style contain?

According to the label data it contains: Beef, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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