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Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Gluten Free, Turkey Meatballs
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Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Gluten Free, Turkey Meatballs

Cooked Perfect
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
14g
Protein
1g
Sugars
590mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Gluten Free Turkey Meatballs (20 oz) present as a family-friendly frozen entree in a clear or branded plastic bag/tray with bold Cooked Perfect labeling and a flame‑broiled callout. You’d typically find them in the frozen prepared foods aisle near other frozen meatballs, pre-cooked chicken strips, and microwaveable entrees, often adjacent to frozen Italian meals and party appetizers. These meatballs promise quick, crowd-pleasing solutions for weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, and potluck gatherings. Occasions include spaghetti night, sandwich subs, or warm appetizer platters for parties — shoppers often reach for them on grocery trips focused on convenience or feeding a group. The brand positions itself as a mainstream, value-premium option: American, family-oriented, and convenience-forward, aimed at busy parents and shoppers seeking an easy upgrade to home cooking without starting from raw meat. Packaging and label cues lean into health-conscious language — “Gluten Free,” “No preservatives,” and a claim of being America’s No.1 fully cooked meatball brand — but there is no organic certification. The ingredient list reveals extenders and functional additives (e.g., textured soy flour, maltodextrin, soy protein concentrate, sodium phosphate), so although marketed as premium and flame‑broiled, the product is a highly processed, ready-to-heat item. Sensory details: small ~1 oz meatballs, tender and springy with a browned, slightly smoky exterior and a savory, mildly seasoned interior; heat-up rituals include oven-baking, skillet sauté, or microwave for fast snacks, then saucing for pasta or assembling into subs. Overall the product sits at the intersection of convenience, familiar comfort food, and modern processed grocery fare.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium590mg26%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein14g
* 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

Turkey,, Water,, Onions,, Mechanically, Separated, Turkey,, Textured, Soy, Flour,, Bread, Crumbs, (Wheat, Flour,, Salt),, Less, than, 2%, of:, Spices,, Dehydrated, Onions,, Garlic, Powder,, Sugar,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Maltodextrin,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Sodium, Phosphate..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, soy protein concentrate, sodium phosphate, textured soy flour, natural flavors) and is a ready-to-heat, pre-formulated meat product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Gluten Free, Turkey Meatballs

That really depends on what you’re comparing them to! Each serving has 14 grams of protein and only 140 calories, which is pretty decent for a quick meal option. However, they do contain some added sugars and sodium, so if you’re watching those, it’s good to keep that in mind.

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