Meatball & Rice Soup

Processing Score

11.5Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

—/10No Data

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

041196476040

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Ingredients

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WATER, COOKED MEATBALLS (PORK, BEEF, ONION, COOKED WHITE RICE, DRIED EGG, BREAD CRUMBS [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT], WATER, SEASONING [ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SPICE, CORN SYRUP, DRIED PARSLEY,ROSEMARY EXTRACT, POTATO MALTODEXTRIN], SALT), BEEF BROTH, TOMATOES, RICE, CARROTS, TOMATO PASTE, CORN, ONIONS, GREEN SWEET PEPPERS, CORN PROTEIN (HYDROLYZED). CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, BEEF FAT, BEEF EXTRACT, TOASTED ONION POWDER, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED CHICKEN, CHICKEN BROTH, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, CHICKEN FAT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Meatball & Rice Soup scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Corn Protein (Hydrolyzed). Contains Less Than 1% Of: Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 7,596 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 Meatball & Rice Soup's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cooked Meatballs (Pork, Beef, Onion, Cooked White Rice, Dried Egg, Bread Crumbs [Bleached Wheat Flour, Yeast, Sugar, Salt], Water, Seasoning [Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spice, Corn Syrup, Dried Parsley,Rosemary Extract, Potato Maltodextrin], Salt), Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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