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Meatball vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Meatball and Pork loin

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pork loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 64% more.
  • Pork loin contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Copper +119.6%
Contains more Manganese +2463.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Selenium +117%
Equal in Zinc - 1.74
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +124.1%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Copper +119.6%
Contains more Manganese +2463.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Selenium +117%
Equal in Zinc - 1.74

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
6
:
6
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Vitamin A +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
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%
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +118.4%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Water +24.7%
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
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +76.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +118.4%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Water +24.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Pork loin Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 22.21g 12.58g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 198kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Pork loin
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 18mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 0.79mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 21mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 197mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 666mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.66mg 1.74mg Pork loin
Copper 0.123mg 0.056mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.011mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 73IU 7IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 2µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.21mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.58mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.723mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 36µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.53µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 0µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 66mg 63mg Pork loin
Trans Fat 0.577g Pork loin
Saturated Fat 7.627g 4.36g Pork loin
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 5.61g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.34g 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 Pork 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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.267g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.