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Amylu Chicken Meatballs with Basil & Parmesan
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Amylu Chicken Meatballs with Basil & Parmesan

46 oz

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • High in salt
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Why it scores 79

Amylu Chicken Meatballs with Basil & Parmesan scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Protein 19.5 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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Chicken Meatballs with Basil & Parmesan

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Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 3.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
  • Salt 1.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [3]
  • Energy 184 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [4]
  • Protein 19.5 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−3
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 11 = 89 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

GTIN 00092227819466 · 2026-09-11

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy184 kcal
Fat10.3 g
Saturated fat3.4 g
Carbohydrates2.3 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein19.5 g
Salt1.8 g

Serving: 1 portion (87 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Basil, Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Pecorino Romano Cheese (Sheep's Milk, Salt, Rennet), Contains 2% or less of: Kosher Salt, Spices, Garlic, Lemon Powder, Aquaresin of Basil, Vinegar, Extract of Rosemary. CONTAINS: Milk.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk