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Fillet vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fillet and Meatball?

  • Fillet is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Meatball is richer in Selenium.
  • Fillet's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 133% higher.
  • Fillet has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Meatball. Fillet has 1.1mg of Vitamin B1, while Meatball has 0.136mg.
  • Fillet contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Vegetarian fillets and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%
Contains more Copper +652%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +1430%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 29% 75% 17% 193% 53% 64% 39% 309% 0% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%
Contains more Copper +652%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +1430%

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.
Fillet
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Contains more Vitamin E +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +708.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +642.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 69% 0% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 347% 77% 526% 0%
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 E +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +708.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +642.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +201.2%
Contains more Fats +23.4%
Contains more Water +19.3%
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
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 +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +201.2%
Contains more Fats +23.4%
Contains more Water +19.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.332 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fillet Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 2.9g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 23g 14.4g Fillet
Fats 18g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 9g 8.06g Fillet
Calories 290kcal 286kcal Fillet
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0.8g 3.47g Fillet
Fiber 6.1g 2.3g Fillet
Calcium 95mg 80mg Fillet
Iron 2mg 1.77mg Fillet
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 450mg 239mg Fillet
Potassium 600mg 296mg Fillet
Sodium 490mg 666mg Fillet
Zinc 1.4mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.925mg 0.123mg Fillet
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 1µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 3.45mg 0.42mg Fillet
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 1.1mg 0.136mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.9mg 0.23mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 12mg 3.108mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.202mg Fillet
Folate 102µg 36µg Fillet
Vitamin B12 4.2µg 1µg Fillet
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Fillet
Trans Fat 0g 0.577g Fillet
Saturated Fat 2.849g 7.627g Fillet
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 4.376g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 9.332g 3.346g Fillet
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?

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

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
144%
Fillet
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Fillet
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fillet
Fillet contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.778g)
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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.