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Duck meat vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Duck meat and Meatball

  • Duck meat has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% more.
  • Duck meat contains 2 times more Copper than Meatball. Duck meat contains 0.227mg of Copper, while Meatball contains 0.123mg.
  • Meatball contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Duck meat
Duck meat
5
:
5
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Duck meat
Duck meat
6
:
4
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin A +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Equal in Water - 53.67
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Duck meat
Duck meat
2
:
1
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.346

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck meat Meatball
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 18.99g 14.4g Duck meat
Fats 28.35g 22.21g Duck meat
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 337kcal 286kcal Duck meat
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Duck meat
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 11mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 2.7mg 1.77mg Duck meat
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 156mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 204mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 59mg 666mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.86mg 1.66mg Duck meat
Copper 0.227mg 0.123mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 20µg 15.3µg Duck meat
Vitamin A 210IU 73IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 22µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.42mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU 2IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.136mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.23mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 3.108mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.924mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 6µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 5.1µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.462mg Duck meat
Cholesterol 84mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Duck meat
Saturated Fat 9.67g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 9.188g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 3.346g Duck meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Duck meat
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.