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Meatball vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Meatball and Roast beef

  • Meatball has more Manganese, Fiber, and Folate, however, Roast beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Roast beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 43% more than Meatball.
  • Roast beef has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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
Roast beef
Roast beef
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Copper +43%
Contains more Manganese +1780%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +118.6%
Contains more Zinc +92.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 242
Equal in Selenium - 14.7
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Roast beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Copper +43%
Contains more Manganese +1780%
Contains more Iron +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +118.6%
Contains more Zinc +92.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 242
Equal in Selenium - 14.7

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
:
4
Roast beef
Roast beef
Contains more Vitamin A +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
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%
Roast beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
3
Roast beef
Roast beef
Contains more Fats +501.9%
Contains more Carbs +1159.4%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Other +100.6%
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
Roast beef
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Fats +501.9%
Contains more Carbs +1159.4%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Other +100.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Roast beef
Roast beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +504.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1139.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Roast beef
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +504.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1139.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
7
:
0
Roast beef
Roast beef
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +455.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Meatball
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Roast beef
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +455.2%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0.64g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 18.62g Roast beef
Fats 22.21g 3.69g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0.64g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 115kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g 0g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0.29g Roast beef
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 5mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Magnesium 31mg 20mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 296mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 666mg 853mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Copper 0.123mg 0.086mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.015mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 14.7µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 11IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 3µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 2IU 1IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.043mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.566mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 36µg 5µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.6µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.577g 0.148g Roast beef
Saturated Fat 7.627g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.012g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 1.521g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.27g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0.002g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g 0.14g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.001g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.017g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g 0g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g 0.011g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Roast beef
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.309g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
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 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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.