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Original meatballs
Original meatballs by Food Lion provides 271 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 16.5 g of protein. That is 578% 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 Ground beef meats category and comes in a 85 g pack. Contains: beef, eggs, gluten, milk, pork, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 85g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 271 kcal | 230 kcal | 200 +35% | |
| Total fat | 21.2 g | 18 g | 23% | 13.3 +59% |
| Saturated fat | 9.4 g | 8 g | 40% | 5.4 +73% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 6 g | 2% | 0.6 +1048% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 1 g | 0.2 +578% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 0.3 +241% |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 14 g | 28% | 19.7 −16% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 1.3 g | 0.3 +486% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 128 Ground beef meats products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other ground beef meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Beef and pork, water, textured soy flour, breadcrumbs (wheat flour), salt, corn syrup solids, onions, Parmesan cheese (part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), Romano cheese (pasteurized cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), sodium phosphate, natural flavors, eggs.
- Allergens
- BeefEggsGlutenMilkPorkSoybeans
Product details
- Quantity
- 85 g
- Serving size
- 85g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0035826207470
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original meatballs?
Original meatballs contains 271 kcal per 100 g and about 230 kcal per serving (85g).
How much sugar is in Original meatballs?
Original meatballs has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original meatballs 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 Original meatballs vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Original meatballs contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef, Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Pork, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 6, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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