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Meatball vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Corned beef different?

  • Meatball is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Corned beef is richer in Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Corned beef is 32% higher.
  • Meatball has less Sodium.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Meatball
Meatball
6
:
4
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.86
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Contains more Zinc +175.9%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.86

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.
Meatball
Meatball
8
:
2
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.03
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%
Corned beef
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% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
3
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Carbs +1614.9%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +56%
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
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Fats +17%
Contains more Carbs +1614.9%
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +56%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
1
:
2
Corned beef
Corned beef
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.22
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +399.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.22

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Corned beef
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0.47g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 22.21g 18.98g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0.47g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 251kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Corned beef
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 8mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 31mg 12mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 125mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 145mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 973mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.123mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.282mg 0.022mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.16mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.026mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.17mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.03mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 36µg 6µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.5µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 66mg 98mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 7.627g 6.34g Corned beef
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 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.67g 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 Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.287g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.