Gardein, Classic Meatless Meatballs

Processing Score

9.1Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

8.5/10Excellent

The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Gardein, Classic Meatless Meatballs Plant-Based Proteins

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

842234000971

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size90 g

Amount per serving

Calories

150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Saturated Fat 0.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 340mg

15%

Total Carbohydrate 9g

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 15g

Calcium 40mg

Iron 3.6mg

20%

* 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 · 4 flagged for review

WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE*, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN*, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE*, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL*, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR* (NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED VEGETABLE GUM, SPICES, DEHYDRATED ONION, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, SEA SALT, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORS (FROM PLANT SOURCES), VINEGAR, MOLASSES, PEA PROTEIN, CARROT FIBER, BEETROOT FIBER, WHEAT STARCH*, SOY LECITHIN*, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Gardein, Classic Meatless Meatballs scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate*, Soy Protein Isolate*): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (From Plant Sources)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin*): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Plant-Based Proteins, this product is more processed than about 85% 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 Gardein, Classic Meatless 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*.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Organic Cane Sugar, Molasses.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Extractives Of Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

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