Margherita · Bacon, Sausages and Ribs
Barbecue Flavor Meatballs
A 3 meatballs (113g) serving of Barbecue Flavor Meatballs by Margherita has 320 calories, 5g of sugars and 600mg of sodium, as submitted by Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. to USDA (FoodData Central 1952435, record updated Jul 6, 2018).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 1952435, available Jul 29, 2021; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. submitted to USDA, for the declared 113g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 027815002968
- Category
- Bacon, Sausages and Ribs
- Records
- 5 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other bacon, sausages and ribs
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 83% of the 1,485 bacon, sausages and ribs products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 6% of them.
Where the calories come from: 6% carbohydrate, 72% fat and 22% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among bacon, sausages and ribs: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 0 g | 83% |
| Sodium | 531 mg | 1,467 mg | 6% |
| Protein | 15 g | 26.7 g | 17% |
| Calories | 283 | 462 | 26% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 1,485 products, one per barcode.
Other meatballs in this aisle
118 of the 1,485 bacon, sausages and ribs products are named meatballs. Per 100 g their median is 235 calories, 635 mg of sodium and 15.9 g of protein; 34 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Chicken Meatballs FARMER FOCUS | 424 mg | 165 |
| Italian-style Meatballs with Marinara Sauce, Italian-style TETON WATERS RANCH | 403 mg | 151 |
| Italian Style Grass Fed Beef Meatballs Seasoned with Herbs, Spices & Pecorino Ramano Cheese TASTE OF INSPIRATIONS | 402 mg | 134 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "meatballs", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): PORK, SUGAR, WATER. LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, FLAVORINGS, TOMATO POWDER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, VINEGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN OIL, SODIUM LACTATE, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID.
The statement lists 13 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Pork, Sugar, Water. Less Than 2% of the Following: Salt. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Jul 6, 2018), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 1952435).
More Margherita bacon, sausages and ribs
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Style Meatballs | 283 | 0.88 g | 814 mg |
| Bacon Cheddar Meatballs | 301 | 0.88 g | 912 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Margherita Barbecue Flavor Meatballs?
320 per 3 meatballs (113g) serving, and 283 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Margherita Barbecue Flavor Meatballs?
600mg per serving (26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. submitted to USDA, last updated Jul 6, 2018. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov