Classic Italian Style Meatballs
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including preservatives and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
077782030419
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size73 g
Amount per serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g
33%
Saturated Fat 9g
45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 580mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
17 listed · 6 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, BREAD CRUMBS (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT)AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: DEHYDRATED TOMATO, SALT, ASIAGO CHEESE FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, CHEESE FLAVOR, SALT), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICES, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, SUN DRIED TOMATO POWDER, OLEORESIN CAPSICUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Classic Italian Style Meatballs scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Classic Italian Style 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.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Bread Crumbs (Bleached Wheat Flour, Yeast, Sugar, Salt)And Less Than 2% Of The Following: Dehydrated Tomato.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Asiago Cheese Flavor (Maltodextrin, Whey, Cheese Flavor, Salt), Dextrose, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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