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Pickled Onion Balls
Pickled onion flavour maize and potato snacks
Pickled Onion Balls by Tesco provides 506 kcal per 100 g, with 4.2 g of sugars and 5.3 g of protein. That is 11% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Puffed salty snacks made from maize category and comes in a 150g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 25g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 506 kcal | 127 kcal | 493 | |
| Total fat | 25.5 g | 6.4 g | 8% | 24.6 |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 4 −50% |
| Carbohydrates | 62.9 g | 15.7 g | 6% | 58.2 +8% |
| Total sugars | 4.2 g | 1.1 g | 3.8 +11% | |
| Added sugars | 2.1 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 0.9 +133% |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 3.1 −36% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 1.3 g | 3% | 8.4 −37% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.3 g | 1.7 −23% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 302 Puffed salty snacks made from maize products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other puffed salty snacks made from maize
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Ingredients
Maize Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Potato Flour, Sugar, Onion Powder, Salt, Spirit Vinegar Powder, Yeast Extract Powder, Flavouring, Acid (Citric Acid), Garlic Powder, Allspice.
- May contain traces
- GlutenSoybeans
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 150g
- Serving size
- 25g
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5063445781526
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pickled Onion Balls?
Pickled Onion Balls contains 506 kcal per 100 g and about 127 kcal per serving (25g).
How much sugar is in Pickled Onion Balls?
Pickled Onion Balls has 4.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pickled Onion Balls healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Pickled Onion Balls contain?
No allergens are listed in the label data. It may also contain traces of gluten, soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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