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Lamb shoulder vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb shoulder and Meatball different?

  • Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Meatball is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lamb shoulder covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than Meatball.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 3 times more Zinc than Meatball. Lamb shoulder contains 4.48mg of Zinc, while Meatball contains 1.66mg.
  • Meatball is lower in Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types were used in this article.

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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.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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6
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +169.9%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +1242.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +169.9%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +1242.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
3
:
8
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
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 B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
2
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3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Fats - 22.21
Equal in Water - 53.67
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 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 +56.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Fats - 22.21
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
0
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3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 22.53g 14.4g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 279kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Lamb shoulder
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 18mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 2.03mg 1.77mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 183mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 259mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 65mg 666mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 1.66mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.021mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 25.4µg 15.3µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.23mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.108mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 20µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 8.74g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 3.346g Meatball
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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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder 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
51%
Lamb shoulder
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
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 ($)

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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.