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Meatball vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Chicken liver different?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Meatball.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 649% higher.
  • Meatball has less Cholesterol.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw are the varieties 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 +900%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Contains more Iron +407.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +256.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.255
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 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +10.6%
Contains more Iron +407.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +256.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.255

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15075.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +673%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.3%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1558%
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 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15075.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +673%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.3%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1558%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +359.8%
Contains more Carbs +1004.1%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Water +42.5%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Fats +359.8%
Contains more Carbs +1004.1%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Water +42.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +635.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +635.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0.73g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 16.92g Chicken liver
Fats 22.21g 4.83g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0.73g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 119kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Chicken liver
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 8mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 31mg 19mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 296mg 230mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 1.66mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.123mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.282mg 0.255mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 73IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 36µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 1µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 8.2µg 0µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.176mg Chicken liver
Threonine 0.725mg Chicken liver
Isoleucine 0.813mg Chicken liver
Leucine 1.512mg Chicken liver
Lysine 1.332mg Chicken liver
Methionine 0.432mg Chicken liver
Phenylalanine 0.824mg Chicken liver
Valine 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg Chicken liver
Cholesterol 66mg 345mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g 0.065g Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 7.627g 1.563g Chicken 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 1.249g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.306g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g 0.475g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.006g 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 Chicken liver
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
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.064g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/nutrients

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

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