Ball Park, Beef & Bacon Meatballs
Processing Score
8.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including preservatives, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
054500191515
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size91 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 60mg
20%
Sodium 750mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 15g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
20 listed · 7 flagged for reviewBEEF, WATER, BREAD CRUMBS (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, YEAST), BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM NITRITE. MAY ALSO CONTAIN SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, ISOLATED OAT PRODUCT, ISOLATED SOY PRODUCT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, DEXTROSE, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, BEEF BROTH, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER OIL, XANTHAN GUM, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM SUNFLOWER OIL).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Ball Park, Beef & Bacon Meatballs scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor, Grill Flavor (From Sunflower Oil)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 6,852 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Ball Park, Beef & Bacon Meatballs' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Bread Crumbs (Bleached Wheat Flour, Dextrose, Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Yeast), Bacon (Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrite. May Also Contain Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Ascorbate), Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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