Rao's Beef And Pork Meatballs Smothered In Marinara Sauce

Common questions

Is Rao's Beef And Pork Meatballs Smothered In Marinara Sauce healthy?

Rao's Beef And Pork Meatballs Smothered In Marinara Sauce scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients such as pork, beef, and olive oil, which provide high-quality protein and healthy fats.

How processed is Rao's Beef And Pork Meatballs Smothered In Marinara Sauce?

Rao's Beef And Pork Meatballs Smothered In Marinara Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Rao's Beef And Pork Meatballs Smothered In Marinara Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Italian whole peeled tomatoes (tomatoes, salt, basil leaf), Olive oil, Onions count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Rao's Beef And Pork Meatballs Smothered In Marinara Sauce

Rao's
Bioengineered
68 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$9.99 · 1.5 lb · $0.42 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Campbell's
Category Other Food
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients such as pork, beef, and olive oil, which provide high-quality protein and healthy fats. However, the presence of canola oil, a seed oil that is often highly processed, detracts from its overall healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the use of whole ingredients like tomatoes and fresh herbs.

Key ingredients 7

Olive oil
Very Good

A healthy fat known for its heart-healthy properties and rich in antioxidants.

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Italian whole peeled tomatoes (tomatoes, salt, basil leaf)
Good

Made from simple, minimally processed tomatoes, offering natural flavor and nutrients from the fruit.

Onions
Good

A natural vegetable that adds flavor and provides beneficial compounds like antioxidants.

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Garlic
Good

A flavorful ingredient with natural compounds that may support immune health and add aroma.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Meatballs (pork, beef, water, breadcrumbs [wheat flour, cane sugar, yeast, sea salt, canola oil], romano cheese [sheeps milk, cheese cultures, salt and rennet], whole egg, parsley, salt, garlic, spices)
Neutral

This ingredient combines various meats and fillers, providing protein but also processed components, which is typical for prepared meat products.

Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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