Meatless Meatballs, 10.2 OZ
What You Should Know
You’d spot these in the refrigerated plant-based or meat-alternative section at Whole Foods, often picked up for a quick weeknight dinner or party appetizer. They feel comforting and slightly indulgent—a nostalgic nod to classic meatballs but in a convenience-forward, plant-based form. The product’s reconstituted proteins, added vegetable oils, methylcellulose and flavoring agents reveal extensive industrial formulation to mimic meat texture and taste, which is characteristic of highly processed foods.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
WATER, SOY, PROTEIN, VEGETABLE, OIL, (EXPELLER, PRESSED, COCONUT,, SUNFLOWER, SEED,, AND/OR, CANOLA), TEXTURED, SOY, PROTEIN, (SOY, PROTEIN,, WHEAT, GLUTEN,, WHEAT, STARCH), WHEAT, FIBER, GARLIC, PUREE, NATURAL, FLAVOR, YEAST, EXTRACT, METHYLCELLULOSE, (THICKENER), DEXTROSE*, (TO, MAINTAIN, FLAVOR), DRIED, PARSLEY, SPICES, (BLACK, PEPPER,, NUTMEG), DRIED, OREGANO, BARLEY, MALT, EXTRACT, GARLIC, POWDER, ONION, POWDER, SALT..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower seed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients (textured soy protein, methylcellulose, natural flavors, added oils and extracts) and is formulated to mimic meat, indicating extensive processing and additives typical of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Meatless Meatballs, 10.2 OZ
Well, that depends on your perspective! These meatballs pack a decent protein punch with 11 grams per serving and are high in fiber, which can be great for digestion. However, they do contain some seed oils and sodium, so if you’re watching those, it’s good to keep portion sizes in check.