Homestyle Meatballs
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
880760093791
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size84 g
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
19%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg
18%
Sodium 410mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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
24 listed · 6 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCT [SOY FLOUR, ZINC OXIDE, NIACINAMIDE, FERROUS SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (B1), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (B6), RIBOFLAVIN (B2), CYANOCOBALAMIN (B12)], BEEF, CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT STARCH, BUTTERMILK, WHEY, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICES, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, CARAMEL COLOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Homestyle Meatballs scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 45% 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 Homestyle 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.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Textured Vegetable Protein Product [Soy Flour, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Gluconate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Riboflavin (B2), Cyanocobalamin (B12)].
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Monocalcium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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