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Meatball vs. Fillet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Fillet?

  • Meatball is richer in Selenium, yet Fillet is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Fillet's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 133% higher.

We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Vegetarian fillets 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 Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +1430%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%
Contains more Copper +652%
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 29% 75% 17% 193% 53% 64% 39% 309% 0% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +1430%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.4%
Contains more Copper +652%

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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Fillet
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +708.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +642.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +320%
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% 69% 0% 0% 275% 208% 225% 0% 347% 77% 526% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +708.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +286.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +642.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +320%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.4%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +201.2%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
23% 18% 9% 45% 5%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 18 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 5 g
Contains more Fats +23.4%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Other +201.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.849 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.332 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Fillet Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 2.9g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 23g Fillet
Fats 22.21g 18g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 9g Fillet
Calories 286kcal 290kcal Fillet
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0.8g Fillet
Fiber 2.3g 6.1g Fillet
Calcium 80mg 95mg Fillet
Iron 1.77mg 2mg Fillet
Magnesium 31mg 23mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 450mg Fillet
Potassium 296mg 600mg Fillet
Sodium 666mg 490mg Fillet
Zinc 1.66mg 1.4mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.925mg Fillet
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 3.45mg Fillet
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 1.1mg Fillet
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.9mg Fillet
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 12mg Fillet
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 1.5mg Fillet
Folate 36µg 102µg Fillet
Vitamin B12 1µg 4.2µg Fillet
Vitamin K 8.2µg 0µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Fillet
Trans Fat 0.577g 0g Fillet
Saturated Fat 7.627g 2.849g Fillet
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 4.376g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 9.332g Fillet
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 Fillet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
144%
Fillet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
78%
Fillet

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fillet
Fillet contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fillet
Fillet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.778g)
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. Fillet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169068/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.