plant-based meatballs

Packaged product Meat Gardein

Plant-based meatballs contains 178 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 meatballs, 90 g (90 g) provides about 160 kcal.

Roughly 40% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from protein and 23% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 64 products.

100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for iron.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

plant-based meatballs by Gardein, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
178kcal per 100 g
16.7 gprotein
10 gcarbohydrates
7.8 gfat
160kcal in serving, 3 meatballs, 90 g (90 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 178 kcal
Total fat L 7.8 g 10%
Saturated fat L 0.56 g 3%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 411 mg 18%
Total carbohydrates L 10 g 4%
Dietary fiber L 3.3 g 12%
Total sugars L 1.1 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 16.7 g 33%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 67 mg5%
Iron L 2.1 mg12%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 311 mg7%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 38%Carbohydrates: 23%Fat: 40%178kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 38%
  • Carbohydrates 23%
  • Fat 40%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Iron12%Potassium7%Calcium5%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Vitamin D0%Vitamin E0%Vitamin K0%Choline0%Magnesium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein16.7 gabove the median for meat (median 15.4 g)
  • Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.63 g)
  • Sugars1.1 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat7.8 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 13.9 g)
  • Saturated fat0.56 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 6.1 g)
  • Sodium411 mgbelow the median for meat (median 440 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal9.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L4.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat L2.2 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Other components (1)
Caffeine L0 mg

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 178 kcal178 kcal
Protein 16.7 g16.7 g
Carbohydrates 10 g10 g
Fat 7.8 g7.8 g
Fiber 3.3 g3.3 g
Sugars 1.1 g1.1 g
Sodium 411 mg411 mg

Product details

Brand
Gardein
Barcode
0842234000971
Quantity
360 g
Label serving
3 meatballs (90 g)
Category
Beef meat balls
Packaging
Plastic
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

water, soy protein concentrate*, vital wheat gluten*, soy protein isolate*, expeller pressed canola oil*, enriched wheat flour* (niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), modified vegetable gum, spices, dehydrated onion, yeast extract, malted barley extract, sea salt, organic cane sugar, dehydrated garlic, natural flavors (from plant sources), vinegar, molasses, pea protein, carrot fiber, beetroot fiber, wheat starch*, soy lecithin*, extractive of paprika, extractive of turmeric, extractives of annatto,

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Rapeseed (canola) oilWheat flourOnionYeastSaltSugarGarlicVinegar

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in plant-based meatballs?

100 g of plant-based meatballs has 178 kcal. Serving, 3 meatballs, 90 g (90 g): about 160 kcal.

Is plant-based meatballs high in protein?

Plant-based meatballs contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15 g in serving, 3 meatballs, 90 g (90 g). About 38% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 15.4 g).

How many carbs are in plant-based meatballs?

Plant-based meatballs has 10 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.

How much fat is in plant-based meatballs?

Plant-based meatballs contains 7.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.56 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does plant-based meatballs contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in plant-based meatballs?

100 g contains 411 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 18, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2663779. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 19, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0842234000971. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 18, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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