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Meatball vs. Scrapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Meatball and Scrapple

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, while Scrapple has more Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Scrapple covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 67% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball contains 11 times more Calcium than Scrapple. While Meatball contains 80mg of Calcium, Scrapple contains only 7mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Scrapple is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Scrapple, pork.

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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
Scrapple
Scrapple
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.89
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Scrapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 71% 10% 33% 14% 63% 29% 71% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.89

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
:
4
Scrapple
Scrapple
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2757.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%
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%
Scrapple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 126% 3% 9% 9% 30% 67% 43% 0% 28% 4% 39% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2757.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Scrapple
Scrapple
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Carbs +74.4%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Equal in Other - 1.54
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
Scrapple
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Contains more Carbs +74.4%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Equal in Other - 1.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Scrapple
Scrapple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Scrapple
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.664 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
7
:
0
Scrapple
Scrapple
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +705%
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
Scrapple
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +705%
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 Scrapple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Scrapple Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 13.76g Scrapple
Protein 14.4g 8.06g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 13.87g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 14.06g Scrapple
Calories 286kcal 213kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g 0g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0.2g Scrapple
Fiber 2.3g 0.3g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 7mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.89mg Scrapple
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 76mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 158mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 482mg Scrapple
Zinc 1.66mg 1.06mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.212mg Scrapple
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 17.4µg Scrapple
Vitamin A 73IU 2086IU Scrapple
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 626µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.15mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU Scrapple
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Scrapple
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Scrapple
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.116mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.287mg Scrapple
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 2.273mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.12mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 5µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.31µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 3.4µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 49mg Scrapple
Trans Fat 0.577g Scrapple
Saturated Fat 7.627g 4.732g Scrapple
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 6.156g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.664g 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 Scrapple
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
30%
Scrapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
39%
Scrapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/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.