Spaghetti Loops and Meat Sauce, 7.25 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd find this in the frozen kids' meals or microwave-ready aisle — a single-serve spaghetti bowl aimed at busy parents and picky eaters. It reads comforting and nostalgic (TV-dinner vibes) and is marketed as kid-friendly, but the texture and ingredient list (beef crumbles, food starch, added sugar and oil) point to industrial reprocessing and uniform, soft texture typical of ultra-processed foods.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
PASTA, (WATER,, SEMOLINA, [WHEAT]), WATER, CRUSHED, TOMATOES, (TOMATOES,, CITRIC, ACID), ONION, PUREE, COOKED, SEASONED, BEEF, CRUMBLES, (BEEF,, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVORING, [ROSEMARY, EXTRACT]), TOMATO, PASTE, PUREED, CARROT, PUREED, SWEET, POTATO, PUREED, CELERY, CANE, SUGAR, CANOLA, OIL, SEA, SALT, FOOD, STARCH, GROUND, BASIL..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains reformed meat crumbles, added cane sugar, food starch, refined oils and a 'natural flavoring' — ingredients and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for convenience, long shelf life, and uniform texture.
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Common Questions about Spaghetti Loops and Meat Sauce, 7.25 OZ
Healthiness can be a bit subjective! With 210 calories per serving and a decent amount of protein (9g), it could be a part of a balanced meal, especially for kids. It’s not exactly a superfood, but it offers a quick and tasty option when time is tight.