Italian Style Beef Meatballs - Shoprite

Nutrition

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  Nutri-Score D

  Poor nutritional quality

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  ⚠ ️Warning: the amounts of fiber and of fruits, vegetables and nuts are not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.

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    What is the Nutri-Score?

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    The Nutri-Score is a logo on the overall nutritional quality of products.

    The score from A to E is calculated based on nutrients and foods to favor (proteins, fiber, fruits, vegetables and legumes ...) and nutrients to limit (calories, saturated fat, sugars, salt). The score is calculated from the data of the nutrition facts table and the composition data (fruits, vegetables and legumes).

    → Learn more about the Nutri-Score

  

  Negative points: 16/55

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    Calories

    3/10 points (1181kJ)

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    Energy intakes above energy requirements are associated with increased risks of weight gain, overweight, obesity, and consequently risk of diet-related chronic diseases.

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    Sugar

    0/15 points (1.18g)

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    A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.

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    Saturated fat

    8/10 points (8.24g)

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    A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.

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    Salt

    5/20 points (1.12g)

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    A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

  

  Positive points: 0/10

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    Fiber

    0/5 points (0g)

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    Consuming foods rich in fiber (especially whole grain foods) reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.

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    Fruits, vegetables and legumes

    0/5 points (0%)

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    Consuming foods rich in fruits, vegetables and legumes reduces the risks of aerodigestive cancers, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes.

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    Details of the calculation of the Nutri-Score

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    ⚠ ️Warning: the amounts of fiber and of fruits, vegetables and nuts are not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.

    This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

    This product is considered to be a red meat product for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

    Points for proteins are not counted because the negative points greater than or equal to 11.

    Nutritional score: 16 (16 - 0)

    Nutri-Score: D

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  Nutrient levels

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    Fat in high quantity (21.2%)

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    What you need to know

    • A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.

    
    Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat

    • Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.

    Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

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    Saturated fat in high quantity (8.24%)

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    What you need to know

    • A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.

    
    Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat

    • Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.

    Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

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    Sugars in low quantity (1.18%)

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    What you need to know

    • A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.

    
    Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks

    • Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
    • Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.

    Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

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    Salt in moderate quantity (1.12%)

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    What you need to know

    • A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
    • Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
    • Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.

    
    Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food

    • Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
    • Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.

    Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

    Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts