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Meatball vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Beef sirloin different?

  • Meatball is richer in Manganese, and Fiber, while Beef sirloin is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Beef sirloin covers your daily need of Selenium 43% more than Meatball.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in Sodium.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +2463.6%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +243.4%
Contains more Selenium +154.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.92
Equal in Phosphorus - 253
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 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.8%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +2463.6%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +243.4%
Contains more Selenium +154.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.92
Equal in Phosphorus - 253

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +47%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.39

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +341.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +181.4%
Contains more Protein +113.9%
Contains more Water +18.5%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +341.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +181.4%
Contains more Protein +113.9%
Contains more Water +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1708.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1708.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%

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 sirloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins 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 minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Beef sirloin Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 22.21g 5.03g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 177kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Beef sirloin
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 22mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 31mg 27mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 296mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 666mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 1.66mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.085mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.011mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.39mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.088mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.163mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.607mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 36µg 10µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.47µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.4µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.202mg Beef sirloin
Threonine 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 66mg 81mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 7.627g 1.915g Beef sirloin
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 2.006g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.185g 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
Meatball Beef sirloin
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
36%
Meatball
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.712g)
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 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
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients

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

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