Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka: calories and sugar by portion, age and sex

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka, ruffled mafaldine pasta with pork and fennel meatballs in a spicy vodka tomato sauce, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka at 59% of an adult’s daily calories, 197% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 2.8 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka? It contains 1186 kcal, 55g of fat (22g saturated), 11g of sugar and 5.9g of salt.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Energy	1186 kcal
Fat	55g
of which saturates	22g
Carbohydrate	113g
of which sugars	11g
Salt	5.9g
Protein	56g

Nutrition figures are Zizzi UK published data from the autumn 2026 nutrition guide, per portion as served and before any optional toppings or table condiments. Zizzi does not publish fibre. Boone converts the figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains 1186 kcal, which is 59% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 55g of total fat, of which 22g is saturated, 11g of sugar, 5.9g of salt and 56g of protein.

The saturated fat content of 22g represents 110% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Zizzi publishes figures both per portion and per 100g, which puts the portion at about 550g and 216 kcal per 100g.

Sugar in Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains 11g of free sugar per standard serving (2.8 teaspoons). Moderate sugar

The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	11g 37%	11g 37%	11g 37%	11g 46%	11g 58%

Teaspoons: 2.8 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Zizzi UK published nutrition data (autumn 2026 guide) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains 5.9g of salt per standard serving. High salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion	5.9g 98%	5.9g 98%	5.9g 98%	5.9g 118%	5.9g 197%

Calories in Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains 1186 kcal per standard serving. High calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Portion	Adult (female) 2000 kcal	Adult (male) 2500 kcal	Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal	Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal	Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per portion	1186 kcal 59%	1186 kcal 47%	1186 kcal 61%	1186 kcal 76%	1186 kcal 92%

Saturated fat in Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains 22g of saturated fat per standard serving. High saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion	22g 110%	22g 73%	22g 110%	22g 122%	22g 138%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Boone counts all 11g as free sugar, or 2.8 teaspoons. Zizzi publishes total sugar only, with no split between added and naturally occurring sugar. Some of it may occur naturally in ingredients such as tomatoes, vegetables or dairy, which does not count as free sugar, so this figure may overstate free sugar.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing: Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Boone cannot classify this dish, because Zizzi does not publish an ingredient list for it.

NOVA classification is read from an ingredient list. Without one there is no way to count additives or say whether a dish is ultra-processed. Boone does not estimate a NOVA group, because a guess presented as a classification would be worse than saying nothing.

Ingredients

Zizzi does not publish an ingredient list for this dish

Ingredients: Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Zizzi publishes full ingredient lists for a select number of its dishes, and Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka is not one of them.

Food made to order in a restaurant counts as non-prepacked under UK food law. The legal requirement is to declare the 14 major allergens, and for large businesses in England to show calories. A full ingredient list is voluntary. Zizzi publishes one for around 30 dishes, which is more than many chains, but not for this one.

This means Boone cannot say how many ingredients are in this dish, or whether it is ultra-processed. Boone will not estimate it.

Allergen information for this dish is published by Zizzi and is shown below. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains gluten (wheat), eggs and milk. Zizzi’s suppliers warn it may contain celery, crustaceans, fish, molluscs, mustard, soya and sulphites.

Allergen information: Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka

Allergen	Status
Celery	May contain traces
Cereals containing gluten	Contains (wheat)
Crustaceans	May contain traces
Eggs	Contains
Fish	May contain traces
Lupin	Not present
Milk	Contains
Molluscs	May contain traces
Mustard	May contain traces
Peanuts	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Soya	May contain traces
Sulphites	May contain traces
Tree nuts	Not present

Cooked in shared pasta boilers, which may bring it into contact with eggs, gluten (wheat) and milk. Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = a Zizzi supplier states the allergen cannot be excluded. Zizzi says none of its dishes are gluten free and none can be guaranteed allergen free. Only cashew, almond, hazelnut, walnut, Brazil, pistachio, macadamia and pecan count as tree nuts here, so pine nuts are not covered. Table cheese and extra toppings are not included. Source: Zizzi UK allergen guide, autumn 2026 (V3).

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka?+

Boone calculates that Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains 1186 kcal, which is 59% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 92% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka?+

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains 11g of sugar, which Boone counts as free sugar, or about 2.8 teaspoons. That is 37% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 58% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka?+

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains 22g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 110% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 73% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka?+

Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains 5.9g of salt. Boone calculates that as 197% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 98% of an adult’s 6g limit.

Is Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka ultra-processed?+

Zizzi does not publish an ingredient list for Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka, so Boone cannot assign a NOVA group to it.

Is Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka gluten free?+

No. Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka contains gluten from wheat. Zizzi offers non-gluten pizza bases and fusilli for some dishes, but does not label any dish as gluten free.

Is Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka vegetarian?+

No. Zizzi does not list Zizzi Meatballs Alla Vodka as suitable for vegetarians.