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Meatballs in tomato sauce
Meatballs in tomato sauce by Tesco provides 95 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 4.9 g of protein. That is 131% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meatballs category and comes in a 395 g pack. Contains: chicken.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 197.5g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | 188 kcal | 209 −55% | |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 7.7 g | 10% | 13.9 −72% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 2 g | 10% | 5 −80% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.8 g | 19.4 g | 7% | 7.1 +39% |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 6.3 g | 1.4 +131% | |
| Added sugars | 1.6 g | 3.1 g | 6% | 0.4 +323% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 3% | 0.9 −57% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 9.7 g | 19% | 13.9 −65% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 1 g | 1.3 −62% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 90 Meatballs products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other meatballs
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Chicken Meatballs (31%) [Chicken, Wheat Flour Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Potato Starch, Water, Salt. Yeast Extract,stabilisers (Diphosphates, Triphosphates) white pepper, Ginger, Nutmeg], Tomato Purée (23%), Sugar, modified maize starch, onion powder, citric acid, turmeric powder, salt, yeast extract, paprika extract, flavouring, white pepper, black pepper.
- Allergens
- Chicken
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 395 g
- Serving size
- 197.5g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057753927271
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Meatballs in tomato sauce?
Meatballs in tomato sauce contains 95 kcal per 100 g and about 188 kcal per serving (197.5g).
How much sugar is in Meatballs in tomato sauce?
Meatballs in tomato sauce has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Meatballs in tomato sauce 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.
Is Meatballs in tomato sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Meatballs in tomato sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Chicken. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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