Veggie Meatballs
Processing Score
10.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
8/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 45 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
028989573889
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size80 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 390mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
3%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
Potassium 180mg
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
38 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWATER, SOY FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CORN OIL, ONION, WHEAT PROTEIN, CORNSTARCH, SPICE, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, METHYLCELLULOSE, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUM ACACIA, CARAMEL COLOR, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, SUNFLOWER OIL, GUM ARABIC, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), SESAME SEED OIL, ONION POWDER, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES, SALT, CITRIC ACID), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, CARRAGEENAN, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ASCORBIC ACID, CAFFEINE, MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE, GARLIC POWDER, DEXTROSE, BLACK PEPPER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Veggie Meatballs scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose, Gum Acacia, Gum Arabic, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
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 Veggie 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.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Glycerin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Caffeine.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- 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.
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