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Polish sausage vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Polish sausage and Meatball?

  • Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, yet Meatball is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Polish sausage's daily need coverage for Sodium is 38% more.
  • Polish sausage has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Meatball. While Polish sausage has 0.502mg of Vitamin B1, Meatball has only 0.136mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Meatball is lower.

We used Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types in this article.

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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 Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +101.1%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +475.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +101.1%
Contains more Magnesium +121.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Contains more Copper +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +475.5%

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 B1 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +269.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.202
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Other +153%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Carbs +123.9%
Equal in Water - 53.67
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Other +153%
Contains more Fats +14.5%
Contains more Carbs +123.9%
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.627
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +323.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.627
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 17.6g 14.4g Polish sausage
Fats 19.4g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 3.6g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 259kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Polish sausage
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 12mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.88mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 14mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 136mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 237mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 1540mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 1.93mg 1.66mg Polish sausage
Copper 0.09mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.049mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 17.7µg 15.3µg Polish sausage
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.136mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 3.108mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 2µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.138mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg Polish sausage
Valine 0.679mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 66mg 66mg
Trans Fat 0.577g Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 9.188g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 3.346g 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
Polish sausage Meatball
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
35%
Polish sausage
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.383g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (66 mg)
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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/nutrients
  2. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.