Large Beef Marinara Meatballs
What You Should Know
You'd find these in the refrigerated prepared foods or meat section as an easy grab for a weeknight pasta, family dinner, or casual get-together. They feel comforting and slightly indulgent—like a nostalgic homemade meatball dinner made more convenient. The ingredient list is mostly recognizable (beef, eggs, tomatoes, olive oil, herbs) but includes processing aids (citric acid, powdered cellulose) and composite components (breadcrumbs, premade marinara), explaining the uniform texture and indicating a processed ready-to-eat product rather than a minimally prepared whole food.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Ground, Beef, Marinara, Sauce, (tomatoes,, tomato, puree,, onions,, extra, virgin, olive, oil,, sea, salt,, basil,, garlic,, spices,, citric, acid), Onion, Liquid, Egg, (whole, eggs,, citric, acid, [citric, acid, added, to, preserve, color]), Bread, Crumbs, (unbleached, wheat, flour,, organic, cane, sugar,, yeast,, salt), Shredded, Parmesan, (pasteurized, milk,, cheese, cultures,, salt,, enzymes,, powdered, cellulose, [anti-caking]), Garlic, Olive, Oil, Parsley, Basil, Salt, Black, Pepper..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •extra virgin olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Made from recognizable ingredients combined into a ready-to-eat prepared product with added salt, oils and minor additives (citric acid, powdered cellulose), which fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than highly reformulated ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Large Beef Marinara Meatballs
The beef marinara meatballs pack a protein punch with 14 grams per serving, making them a solid choice for a hearty meal. While they’re not high in fiber or low in fat, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you pair them with a colorful salad or some whole grain pasta. Remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs and preferences!