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Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs

Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Ingredients · 46

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Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving
Calories60.83 kcal156 kcal
Fat2.43 g6.25 g
Saturated fat0.97 g2.5 g
Carbohydrates7.3 g18.8 g
Sugars1.46 g3.75 g
Fiber0.49 g1.25 g
Protein2.19 g5.63 g
Sodium0.19 g0.48 g
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Common questions

Is Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs healthy?

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs scores 5/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 1g fiber, 6g protein and 4g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs?

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs lists 46 ingredients, starting with Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Water, Cooked Enriched Spaghetti and Enriched Wheat Flour. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

How many calories are in Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs?

156 kcal per serving, or 61 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.

Does Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs contain seed oils?

Yes. Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs lists Soybean Oil in its ingredients.

How processed is Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs?

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs compare to other pasta & noodles?

At 5/100 Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs scores worse than most pasta & noodles we have scored. A higher-scoring option in pasta & noodles is Rao's Homemade Spaghetti at 100/100.

Is Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs organic?

Chef Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs is not certified organic in our data.

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