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Carando Italian Style Abruzzese Meatballs 16 oz
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Carando Italian Style Abruzzese Meatballs 16 oz

Carando
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
320
Calories
19g
Protein
590mg
Sodium
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Carando Italian Style Abruzzese Meatballs (16 oz) reads like a convenient shortcut to a classic Italian-American meal. You'd typically find this item in the refrigerated prepared-meats bay or near the deli and ready-meal section, shelved alongside pre-cooked sausages, packaged meatloaves, jarred pasta sauces, and frozen Italian entrees. It fits grocery trips where shoppers are stocking up for quick family dinners, game-day spreads, or an easy weeknight pasta — also disappearing fast during movie nights or informal gatherings. The brand leans on Italian heritage and home-style cues, marketed toward busy households seeking familiar, savory comfort food without the time investment of cooking from scratch. Labeling emphasizes “Italian style” and traditional cheese inclusion (Parmesan), but there are no organic or special-diet certifications; small-print ingredients like natural flavorings and preservatives are present rather than headline health claims. The package is typically a vacuum-sealed plastic tray with a printed cardboard sleeve or film, designed for grab-and-go refrigeration. Sensory expectations: a rich pork-forward aroma, firm but yielding texture with a slightly springy bite, browned exterior when heated and a juicy interior that loosens in a simmering marinara. Common rituals include heating in skillet or oven, simmering in sauce for twenty minutes, or microwaving for a single-serve fix; they’re often paired with spaghetti, sub sandwiches, or party toothpicks. Processing-wise, this is a prepared, shelf-oriented product with added preservatives and stabilizers to extend flavor and shelf life, positioned for convenience and nostalgic appeal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 4
Calories320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat26g33%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium590mg26%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Protein19g
* 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

Pork,, Water,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Part, Skim, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Cheese, Cultures,, Cellulose, Powder,, Corn, Starch,, Potassium, Sorbate),, Less, than, 2%, of, the, Following:, Salt,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Natural, Flavorings,, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Vinegar,, Potassium, Lactate,, BHA,, Propyl, Gallate,, Citric, Acid..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives and preservatives (BHA, propyl gallate, potassium lactate), natural flavorings, and is a ready-to-heat meat formulation, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Carando Italian Style Abruzzese Meatballs 16 oz

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? Carando’s Abruzzese Meatballs pack a solid 19 grams of protein per serving, which is great for muscle maintenance and satiety. However, they do have 590 mg of sodium and 26 grams of fat, so if you're watching your salt intake or fat consumption, you might want to enjoy these in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday
movie-night

Vibe:

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