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Meatball vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Summer sausage

  • Meatball has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 36% more than Meatball.
  • Summer sausage has 12 times less Fiber than Meatball. Meatball has 2.3g of Fiber, while Summer sausage has 0.2g.
  • Meatball contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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 Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Copper +75.7%
Contains more Manganese +781.3%
Contains more Selenium +104%
Contains more Iron +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Equal in Calcium - 81
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 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Copper +75.7%
Contains more Manganese +781.3%
Contains more Selenium +104%
Contains more Iron +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Equal in Calcium - 81

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 B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +926%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.9
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 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +926%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +342.9%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Other +179.5%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Carbs +342.9%
Contains more Water +48.3%
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Other +179.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.02

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 1.62g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 22.21g 37.91g Summer sausage
Carbs 8.06g 1.82g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0.12g Summer sausage
Fiber 2.3g 0.2g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 1.77mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 178mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 206mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 1483mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 2.25mg Summer sausage
Copper 0.123mg 0.07mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.032mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 7.5µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 12IU Summer sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.16mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 2.9mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.76mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.13mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 7µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.54mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.36mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.47mg Summer sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 89mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Summer sausage
Saturated Fat 7.627g 10.47g 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 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 3.02g 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 Summer sausage
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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 817mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.843g)
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.