Italian Style Meatballs
Processing Score
10.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 41 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, corn syrup 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
011110990099
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g
27%
Saturated Fat 9g
45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g
Calcium 0mg
0%
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
19 listed · 6 flagged for reviewBEEF, PORK, WATER, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCT (SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ZINC OXIDE, NIACINAMIDE, FERROUS SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [B1], PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE [B6], RIBOFLAVIN [B2], AND CYANOCOBALAMIN [B12]), ROMANO CHEESE (PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, RENNET), BREADCRUMBS (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, YEAST), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEHYDRATED ONION, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SUGAR, SPICES, EGG POWDER, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM DIACETATE, NATURAL FLAVORINGS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Italian Style Meatballs scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein Product (Soy Protein Concentrate, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Gluconate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate [B1], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [B6], Riboflavin [B2], And Cyanocobalamin [B12])): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Plant Proteins (Textured Soy Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color)): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavorings.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Breadcrumbs (Bleached Wheat Flour, Sugar, Salt, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oils, Yeast), Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
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