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Meatball vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Meatball and Duck meat

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Duck meat is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% more.
  • Duck meat contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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
5
:
5
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +627.3%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%

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
4
:
6
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Equal in Water - 51.84
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
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Protein +31.9%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Equal in Water - 51.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
1
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.65
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.65

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Duck meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 18.99g Duck meat
Fats 22.21g 28.35g Duck meat
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Duck meat
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 11mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Magnesium 31mg 16mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 156mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 204mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 59mg Duck meat
Zinc 1.66mg 1.86mg Duck meat
Copper 0.123mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.282mg 0.019mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 20µg Duck meat
Vitamin A 73IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 2IU 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.825mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.18mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 6µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.3µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 5.1µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.462mg Duck meat
Cholesterol 66mg 84mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Duck meat
Saturated Fat 7.627g 9.67g Meatball
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 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 3.65g Duck meat
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 Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.