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Meatball vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Beef Liver different?

  • Beef Liver is higher than Meatball in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2899% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball is lower in Cholesterol.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Iron +269.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Zinc +219.3%
Contains more Copper +11512.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +135.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Iron +269.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.9%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Zinc +219.3%
Contains more Copper +11512.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +135.9%

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 K +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +43343.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.5%
Contains more Folate +602.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6958%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin K +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +43343.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +403.5%
Contains more Folate +602.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6958%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +322.2%
Contains more Carbs +57.1%
Contains more Protein +101.9%
Equal in Water - 58.81
Equal in Other - 1.72
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +322.2%
Contains more Carbs +57.1%
Contains more Protein +101.9%
Equal in Water - 58.81
Equal in Other - 1.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +717.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +717.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 5.13g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 22.21g 5.26g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 5.13g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 191kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Beef Liver
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 6mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 31mg 21mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 296mg 352mg Beef Liver
Sodium 666mg 79mg Beef Liver
Zinc 1.66mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.123mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.282mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 15.3µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 73IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 2IU 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.194mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 36µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 1µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 8.2µg 3.3µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 66mg 396mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g 0.365g Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 7.627g 2.947g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 1.124g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.109g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0.011g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g 0.659g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.017g 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
Meatball Beef Liver
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
36%
Meatball
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients

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

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