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Swedish Meatballs

Swedish Meatballs nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreExcellent
80/100
Calories
265
Sugar
5g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ IRRITANT: Vomiting & toxic in large amounts.
Ref: Rover / 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

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.

Corn Oil

Highly refined oil rich in Omega-6. Usually derived from GMO corn. Promotes inflammation if consumed in excess.

Full Ingredients List:

Beef, Wheat Gluten, Reconstituted Skim Milk, Onions, Whole Wheat Flour, Yeast, Molasses, Sea Salt, Salt, Garlic Powder, Yeast Extract, Spices, Parsley, Vegetable Stock, Water, Cooked Vegetables (Carrots, Onions, Celery), Sugar, Corn Oil, Potato Flour, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Modified Potato Starch, Carrot Powder, Heavy Cream, Butter, Soy Sauce, Corn Starch, Wheat Flour, Dijon Mustard, White Wine, Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Turmeric, Apple Juice Concentrate, Cranberries, Modified Tapioca Starch, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Raspberries.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (11.3g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

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

Saturated Fat in high quantity (7.95g)

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

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (5.3g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

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

Salt in moderate quantity (0.944g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Excellent Health Score

Cons & Warnings

  • Ultra Processed

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Food Scientist

"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Swedish 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 80/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected 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. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 5g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 11g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Swedish Meatballs achieves a CakeID Score of 80/100.

Highly Recommended: This is a top-tier choice that balances convenience with excellent nutritional value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Swedish Meatballs healthy?
Yes. With a score of 80/100, Swedish Meatballs is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Swedish Meatballs Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Are there artificial additives?
No high-risk artificial additives were detected in this product.
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
265
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g14%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g
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 265 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

27
Run
33
Cycle
66
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~1 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.