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Amylu Organic meatballs
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Chicken meat balls

Amylu Organic meatballs

2 lb

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

Amylu Organic meatballs 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 2.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  3. Protein 20 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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The Receipt

Organic meatballs

START100

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 2.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [2]
  • Salt 2.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [3]
  • Energy 176 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [4]
  • Protein 20 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 13 = 87 → capped at 79

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

GTIN 00092227968324 · 2026-06-16

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy176 kcal
Fat10.6 g
Saturated fat2.4 g
Carbohydrates1.2 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein20 g
Salt2.3 g

Serving: 4 meatball (85 g)

Ingredients

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

organic chicken, sea salt, organic spices, vinegar, organic garlic, organic extract of rosemary. paleo v chicken raised with no antibiotics v no nitrites/ nitrates added* *except those naturally occurring in sea salt. v gluten-free

Allergens and diets

  • 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