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Meatball vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Meatball and Potato chips

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 58% more than Meatball.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Potato chips is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
Contains more Magnesium +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +330.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +148.8%
Contains more Manganese +56%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
Contains more Magnesium +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +330.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +148.8%
Contains more Manganese +56%
Equal in Iron - 1.63

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2069%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2069%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +169.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Water +2724.7%
Contains more Fats +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +556.3%
Contains more Other +116.9%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Water +2724.7%
Contains more Fats +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +556.3%
Contains more Other +116.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.84
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.84

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 14.4g 7g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 8.06g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 286kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 2.3g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 80mg 24mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.63mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 239mg 165mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 666mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.66mg 1.09mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.282mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 15.3µg 8.1µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.197mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.402mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 36µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.577g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 7.627g 10.96g 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 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 12.17g Potato chips
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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Meatball Potato chips
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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