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Meatball vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Meatball and Tortilla

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Tortilla is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Meatball covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 37% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Meatball. Meatball contains 0.924mg of Vitamin B5, while Tortilla contains 0.17mg.
  • Tortilla has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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
7
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Potassium +181.9%
Contains more Zinc +418.8%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Iron +115.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.268
Equal in Selenium - 16.6
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.7%
Contains more Potassium +181.9%
Contains more Zinc +418.8%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Iron +115.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.268
Equal in Selenium - 16.6

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
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
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%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +172.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +2237.9%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +519.6%
Contains more Other +12.7%
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
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +2237.9%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +519.6%
Contains more Other +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4866.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +755.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4866.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +755.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
5
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Sucrose +118.2%
Contains more Glucose +973.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1812%
Contains more Maltose +777.8%
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
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +118.2%
Contains more Glucose +973.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1812%
Contains more Maltose +777.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Tortilla
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 Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 14.4g 7.28g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 0.95g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 286kcal 237kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.21g 0g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 2.3g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 80mg 70mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 31mg 19mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 146mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 105mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.66mg 0.32mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.102mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.268mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.19mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.114mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.17mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.06mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 0.4µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 66mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.577g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 7.627g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 0.185g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.391g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.019g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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?
?
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.