Classics Swedish Meatballs
Processing Score
16.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 90 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
013800204578
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 320mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g
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
44 listed · 10 flagged for reviewMEATBALLS: COOKED BEEF, COOKED PORK, WATER, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN (SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOUR CREAM POWDER (CULTURED CREAM, NONFAT MILK), BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DRIED ONIONS, SALT, WHEY, SPICES, SUGAR, BEEF STOCK, TOMATO PASTE, FLAVORS, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), NATURAL FLAVORS, POTATO STARCH, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, SUNFLOWER OIL, YEAST, CALCIUM LACTATE, CORN OIL, BEEF FAT. SAUCE: WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ONION POWDER, CULTURED WHEY, CARAMEL COLOR, DATEM, MALTODEXTRIN, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), SPICE, DRIED GARLIC, DEXTROSE, CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK, GUM ARABIC, COOKED BEEF, ENZYME MODIFIED CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Classics Swedish Meatballs scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Plant Proteins (Textured Soy Protein (Soy Protein Concentrate, Caramel Color)): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavors, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Datem): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Classics Swedish 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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Gum Arabic.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Enzyme Modified Cream.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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