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Meatball vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Meatball and Lamb loin?

  • Meatball is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb loin is lower.

We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types 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.
Meatball
Meatball
6
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4
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +1310%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.8%
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 loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +1310%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.8%
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 loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
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 loin
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Equal in Fats - 23.59
Equal in Water - 52.5
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 loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Equal in Fats - 23.59
Equal in Water - 52.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.68
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.68

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 loin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 22.21g 23.59g Lamb loin
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Lamb loin
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 18mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 31mg 23mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 180mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 246mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 1.66mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.123mg 0.119mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.02mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.11mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.1mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.65mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.11mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 19µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 8.2µg 4.7µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 66mg 95mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 7.627g 10.24g 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 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.87g 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 loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.613g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
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 ($)

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.