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Luncheon meat vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Luncheon meat and Meatball?

  • Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Meatball is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 42% higher.
  • Luncheon meat has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Meatball. Luncheon meat has 5.225mg of Vitamin B3, while Meatball has 3.108mg.
  • Luncheon meat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +150.3%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +662.2%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Zinc +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +150.3%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.8%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +662.2%
Equal in Potassium - 296

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.
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
2
:
9
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.136
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1
Luncheon meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 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 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.136
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
3
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Carbs +675%
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 +21.5%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Carbs +675%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.8%
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.04g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 17.5g 14.4g Luncheon meat
Fats 12.77g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 1.04g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 189kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Luncheon meat
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 5mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.97mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 170mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 300mg 296mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.15mg 1.66mg Luncheon meat
Copper 0.03mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.037mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 38.3µg 15.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 3.108mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.202mg Luncheon meat
Folate 0µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 78mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 7.627g Luncheon meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g 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
Luncheon meat Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. 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.