Meatball vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Meatball and Italian sausage
- Meatball has more Phosphorus, Fiber, and Folate, while Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
- Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 41% higher.
- Italian sausage contains 23 times less Fiber than Meatball. Meatball contains 2.3g of Fiber, while Italian sausage contains 0.1g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Meatball is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+281%
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Iron
+23.8%
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Magnesium
+72.2%
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Phosphorus
+40.6%
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Sodium
-10.4%
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Copper
+53.8%
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Zinc
+44%
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Selenium
+43.8%
Equal in Potassium - 304
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Calcium
+281%
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Iron
+23.8%
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Magnesium
+72.2%
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Phosphorus
+40.6%
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Sodium
-10.4%
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Copper
+53.8%
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Zinc
+44%
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Selenium
+43.8%
Equal in Potassium - 304
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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Vitamin A
+356.3%
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Vitamin E
+68%
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Folate
+620%
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Vitamin K
+141.2%
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Vitamin D
+900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+358.1%
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Vitamin B3
+34%
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Vitamin B6
+63.4%
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Vitamin B12
+30%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
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Vitamin A
+356.3%
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Vitamin E
+68%
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Folate
+620%
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Vitamin K
+141.2%
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Vitamin D
+900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+358.1%
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Vitamin B3
+34%
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Vitamin B6
+63.4%
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Vitamin B12
+30%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+88.8%
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Water
+13.9%
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Protein
+32.8%
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Fats
+23%
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Other
+30.7%
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
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2.17 g
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Carbs
+88.8%
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Water
+13.9%
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Protein
+32.8%
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Fats
+23%
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+30.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+86.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.518
Saturated Fat:
7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.346 g
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
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Saturated Fat
-25.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+86.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.518
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.76g | 4.17g |
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| Protein | 14.4g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 22.21g | 27.31g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 4.27g |
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| Calories | 286kcal | 344kcal |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Sugar | 3.47g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.1g |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 239mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 666mg | 743mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg |
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| Selenium | 15.3µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 22µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 41IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.33mg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 57mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 10.195g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.188g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 3.518g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g |
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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%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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