Malt Balls

by Oh Sugar in Confectioneries Barcode 0848582007686
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Malt Balls by Oh Sugar provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 55 g of sugars and 2.5 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Confectioneries category. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
25 g · High
Saturated fat
22.5 g · High
Sugars
55 g · High
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 40 g (40 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 500 kcal 200 kcal 409 +22%
Total fat 25 g 10 g 13% 9.5 +163%
Saturated fat 22.5 g 9 g 45% 6.1 +266%
Carbohydrates 67.5 g 27 g 10% 74.3 −9%
Total sugars 55 g 22 g 54.6
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 1.7 −100%
Protein 2.5 g 1 g 2% 3.3 −25%
Salt 0.2 g 0.1 g 0.3 −38%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19312 Confectioneries products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other confectioneries

Calories higher 21%
Sugars lower 49%
Salt higher 41%
Saturated fat higher 4%
Protein top 51%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Yogurt coating (sugar (confectionery sugar, corn starch), partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, nonfat milk powder, yogurt powder (cultured whey, nonfat milk solids), artificial color (titanium dioxide), lactic acid, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)), yogurt powder (nonfat milk solids, whey solids, lactic acid), milk powder (whole milk powder, nonfat dry milk, whey solids, lactose), sour cream (artificial flavoring), malt ball center (corn syrup, confectionery coating (sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, whey powder, nonfat milk powder, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vanillin (artificial flavor)), sugar, dairy blend (whey, whey protein concentrate), malt powder (barley malt, wheat, milk, bicarbonate of soda, salt), n & a flavor), peppermint pieces (granulated sugar, corn syrup, natural peppermint flavor, white color, red # 40) and confectioners glaze.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 7

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Serving size
40 g (40 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0848582007686

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Malt Balls?

Malt Balls contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (40 g (40 g)).

How much sugar is in Malt Balls?

Malt Balls has 55 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Malt Balls 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 Malt Balls vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Malt Balls contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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