Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Meatballs in Marinara Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Of: Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Within Sandwiches & Wraps, this product is more processed than about 15% of the 1,978 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 Meatballs in Marinara Sauce'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 (Beef, Water, Textured Soy Flour, Bread Crumbs [Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Salt], Salt, Natural Flavors, Spice), Vegetable Base (Carrot, Onion, Celery, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Corn Oil,Salt, Cornstarch, Yeast Extract, Water, Natural Flavoring, Carrot Extract).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Olive Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.