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Meatball vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Ground turkey different?

  • Meatball is richer in Manganese, and Fiber, while Ground turkey is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Ground turkey covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 35% more than Meatball.
  • Ground turkey is lower in Sodium.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Ground turkey, cooked types were 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 +185.7%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +2463.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +87.3%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +103.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Potassium - 294
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 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +16.4%
Contains more Manganese +2463.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +87.3%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Selenium +103.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Equal in Potassium - 294

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 E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34%
Equal in Vitamin A - 79
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211
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 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.6%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34%
Equal in Vitamin A - 79
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +937.5%
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%
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% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Fats +113.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +937.5%
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Water +15.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +165.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -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 Ground turkey
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Ground turkey Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 22.21g 10.4g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 203kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Ground turkey
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 28mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.52mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 30mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 254mg Ground turkey
Potassium 296mg 294mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 78mg Ground turkey
Zinc 1.66mg 3.11mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.123mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.282mg 0.011mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 73IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.11mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 8IU Ground turkey
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.077mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.211mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Folate 36µg 7µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.34µg Ground turkey
Vitamin K 8.2µg 0µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 66mg 93mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g 0.134g Ground turkey
Saturated Fat 7.627g 2.669g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.012g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 3.458g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 2.917g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0.019g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g 2.508g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.136g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g 0.001g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g 0.011g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Ground turkey
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
53%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.958g)
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.
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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.