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Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Italian Style, Dinner Size
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Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Italian Style, Dinner Size

Cooked Perfect
26 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
14g
Protein
1g
Sugars
590mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Italian Style, Dinner Size (26 oz) reads like a modern convenience-food classic on American grocery shelves. You'll find it in the frozen prepared foods aisle, stacked near other ready-to-heat entrees — frozen pastas, meatball trays, and bagged gnocchi — often adjacent to jarred sauces and frozen garlic bread. Shoppers pull it for quick weeknight dinners, spaghetti nights, game-day spreads, or when they need a crowd-pleasing appetizer for casual get-togethers. The brand positions itself as affordable, family-friendly convenience: familiar Italian cues (parmesan, parsley, garlic) and “homestyle” imagery aim at busy parents and working adults who want comfort food without the prep. Packaging typically uses a printed plastic bag or tray with photos of sauced meatballs and a promise of “oven-ready” or “microwaveable” ease; you won’t see organic seals or clean-label certifications. Label language often leans on protein and flavor, creating a mild health halo, but the ingredient list reveals added binders and stabilizers rather than single-ingredient meat. In plain terms, this is a highly processed convenience product made from combined meats, plant proteins, breading, and additives for texture and shelf stability. Sensory experience: after heating, meatballs are moist and springy with a fine-textured interior from emulsifiers and soy concentrates, a lightly browned exterior if baked, and savory, seasoned aromatics (garlic, onion, parmesan). Rituals around it are quick — simmer in sauce, toss on pasta, pile into sub rolls, or serve with toothpicks at a party — reinforcing its role as an effortless, comforting go-to in American kitchens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 9
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol65mg22%
Sodium590mg26%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
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

Beef, and, Pork,, Water,, Textured, Soy, Flour,, Bread, Crumbs, (Wheat, Flour,, Salt),, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Less, than, 2%, of:, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part, Skim, Pasteurized, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Spices,, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Onion, Powder,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Parsley,, Dextrose,, 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?

Contains processed meats combined with industrial ingredients (soy protein concentrate, textured soy flour, dextrose, sodium phosphate, natural flavors) and breading — characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for convenience and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Cooked Perfect Meatballs, Italian Style, Dinner Size

When it comes to the Italian Style Meatballs, they pack a decent protein punch with 14 grams per serving, which is great for muscle recovery or a filling meal. However, they do contain 18 grams of fat, so if you’re watching your fat intake, keep that in mind. Overall, they're a convenient option for a busy weeknight, but as with anything, balance is key!

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