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Meatball vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Beefsteak?

  • Meatball is richer in Manganese, and Fiber, yet Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Beefsteak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 29% higher.
  • Beefsteak contains less Sodium.

We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +3033.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.2%
Contains more Selenium +88.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
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% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Copper +68.5%
Contains more Manganese +3033.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.2%
Contains more Selenium +88.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.63

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 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.45
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +690.5%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Equal in Water - 57.96
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +690.5%
Contains more Protein +85.6%
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +497.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +497.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Beefsteak
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 Meatball Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 22.21g 15.11g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 250kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Beefsteak
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 22mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.63mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 23mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 213mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 666mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 1.66mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.123mg 0.073mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.009mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.078mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.14mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.527mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 36µg 8µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.6µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 66mg 79mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 7.627g 5.951g Beefsteak
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 6.298g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.56g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Beefsteak
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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
53%
Beefsteak

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 - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.676g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.