Beyond Meat, Beyond Beef Italian Meatballs
Processing Score
7.2Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
852629004248
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 18g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
23 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, PEA PROTEIN ISOLATE, EXPELLER-PRESSED CANOLA OIL*, PALM OIL, CARRAGEENAN, YEAST EXTRACT, METHYCELLULOSE, GARLIC POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, SPICES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ONION POWDER, SORBITOL, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, TOMATO POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, CALCIUM SULFATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGARS.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Beyond Meat, Beyond Beef Italian Meatballs scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Pea Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan, Methycellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Plant-Based Proteins, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 990 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 Beyond Meat, Beyond Beef Italian 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil*, Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugars.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Impossible Burger vs Beyond Meat comparison.
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About our scores and this content
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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