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Ground chicken vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ground chicken and Meatball

  • Ground chicken has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Meatball is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Ground chicken covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 26% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball contains 2 times less Potassium than Ground chicken. Ground chicken contains 677mg of Potassium, while Meatball contains 296mg.
  • Meatball has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
Contains more Potassium +128.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +90.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Copper +98.4%
Contains more Manganese +1662.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
Equal in Selenium - 15.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 35% 20% 101% 60% 10% 53% 21% 3% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Potassium +128.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +90.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.7%
Contains more Copper +98.4%
Contains more Manganese +1662.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
Equal in Selenium - 15.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +290.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 31% 70% 134% 80% 125% 2% 64% 6%
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 B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +290.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61.7%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +103.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.6%
23% 11% 65%
Protein: 23.28 g
Fats: 10.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.92 g
Other: 0.88 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 +61.7%
Contains more Water +21%
Contains more Fats +103.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +88.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
31% 48% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground chicken Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 23.28g 14.4g Ground chicken
Fats 10.92g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 189kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Ground chicken
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 8mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.93mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 28mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 234mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 677mg 296mg Ground chicken
Sodium 75mg 666mg Ground chicken
Zinc 1.92mg 1.66mg Ground chicken
Copper 0.062mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.016mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 14.3µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.121mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.23mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B3 7.107mg 3.108mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B5 1.327mg 0.924mg Ground chicken
Vitamin B6 0.538mg 0.202mg Ground chicken
Folate 2µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.51µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 2.1µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.196mg Ground chicken
Threonine 0.97mg Ground chicken
Isoleucine 1.06mg Ground chicken
Leucine 1.816mg Ground chicken
Lysine 2.014mg Ground chicken
Methionine 0.596mg Ground chicken
Phenylalanine 0.912mg Ground chicken
Valine 1.102mg Ground chicken
Histidine 0.706mg Ground chicken
Cholesterol 107mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.087g 0.577g Ground chicken
Saturated Fat 3.11g 7.627g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.031g 0.004g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.005g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.013g Ground chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.879g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.787g 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g 0.005g Ground chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g 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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is better in case of low diet
Ground chicken 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
43%
Ground chicken
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Ground chicken
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 591mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground chicken
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ground chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171117/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.