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Meatball vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Meatball and Lamb

  • Meatball has more Manganese, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 65% higher.
  • Lamb is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Meatball
Meatball
5
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Selenium +72.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +1181.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +168.7%
Contains more Selenium +72.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Copper - 0.119

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
7
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Equal in Fats - 20.94
Equal in Water - 53.72
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Protein +70.3%
Equal in Fats - 20.94
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
0
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 22.21g 20.94g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 294kcal Lamb
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Lamb
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 17mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 31mg 23mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 188mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 666mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.66mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.123mg 0.119mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.022mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.14mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.1mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.66mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.13mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 18µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 8.2µg 4.6µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 66mg 97mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Lamb
Saturated Fat 7.627g 8.83g 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 8.82g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.51g 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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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.