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Meatball vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Lamb shoulder different?

  • Meatball is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Lamb shoulder is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Lamb shoulder covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than Meatball.
  • Lamb shoulder is lower in Sodium.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Meatball
Meatball
6
:
4
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +1242.9%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +169.9%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +1242.9%
Contains more Iron +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Contains more Zinc +169.9%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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
8
:
3
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
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 shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Equal in Fats - 20.24
Equal in Water - 55.92
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 shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Contains more Protein +56.5%
Equal in Fats - 20.24
Equal in Water - 55.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
0
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.3
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.3

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 shoulder
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 shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 22.21g 20.24g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 279kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Lamb shoulder
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 18mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 31mg 23mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 183mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 259mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 1.66mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.123mg 0.113mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.021mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.14mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.09mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.71mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.12mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 20µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 66mg 92mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 7.627g 8.74g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 8.3g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.61g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Lamb shoulder
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
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.113g)
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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.