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Italian style beef meatballs

Italian style beef meatballs nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
60/100
Calories
294
Sugar
2g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Corn Syrup

A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues.

Moderate Caution

Maltodextrin

A highly processed white powder from corn or wheat. It has a higher Glycemic Index than table sugar (spiking insulin rapidly) and can suppress good gut bacteria.

Sunflower Oil

Often perceived as healthy, but high-oleic versions are better. Standard sunflower oil is very high in inflammatory Omega-6s.

Full Ingredients List:

beef, water, 1extured soy flour, onions. defatted soy flour, contains less than 2% of the following: salt, maltodextrin, soy protein concentrate, corn syrup solids, dehydrated onions, pecorino romano cheese made hum sheep's milk (pasteurized part-skim sheep's milk, salt, enzymes), spices, sugar, sodiun polyphosphate, color added, dehydratéd garlic, black pepper, white pepper, canolă oil, natural flavors, parsley flakes, dried red bell peppers, grill flavor (from sunflower oil), yeast extract, turmeric oleoresin color. contains milk, soy.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

OK

What you need to know

Fat in high quantity (23.529411764706g)

A high consumption of fat can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk. Limit consumption.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in high quantity (9.4117647058824g)

High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of heart diseases. Choose products with lower content.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (2.3529411764706g)

Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in high quantity (1.8529411764706g)

High consumption of salt can cause raised blood pressure and stroke risk. Most people consume twice the recommended limit.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Low Sugar

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sodium

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Italian style beef meatballs truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 60/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Corn Syrup. A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

Nutritional Balance

With only 2g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 14g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Italian style beef meatballs achieves a CakeID Score of 60/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Health Recommendations

Sodium Watch

Contains 1.9g salt/100g. Drink water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Italian style beef meatballs healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 60/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Italian style beef meatballs Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Corn Syrup, which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
294
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g31%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* 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.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 294 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

29
Run
37
Cycle
74
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.