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Meatball vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Meatball and Turkey ham

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Turkey ham is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Turkey ham's daily need coverage for Selenium is 42% more.
  • Turkey ham contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.

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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 +1042.9%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +149.7%
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 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +149.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +455.3%
Contains more Carbs +160%
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Other +86.7%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Fats +455.3%
Contains more Carbs +160%
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Other +86.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +130%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.5
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
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.5 g
Glucose: 0.7 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +130%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Turkey ham Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 3.1g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 16.3g Turkey ham
Fats 22.21g 4g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 3.1g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 118kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 1.2g Turkey ham
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 7mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 16mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 289mg Turkey ham
Potassium 296mg 253mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 909mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 2.1mg Turkey ham
Copper 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 38.2µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 73IU 53IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 16µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.27mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.12mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.06mg Meatball
Folate 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.8µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 64mg Turkey ham
Trans Fat 0.577g Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 7.627g 1.2g Turkey ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 1.337g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.873g 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 Turkey ham
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
26%
Turkey ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
58%
Turkey ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
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 ($)
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.

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

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

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