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Pork belly vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork belly and Meatball?

  • Pork belly is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Meatball is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Pork belly's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 59% more.
  • Pork belly has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Meatball. While Pork belly has 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, Meatball has only 0.136mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Meatball is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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.
Pork belly
Pork belly
1
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9
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +240.4%
Contains more Magnesium +675%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.3%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Contains more Manganese +4600%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%
Pork belly
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +240.4%
Contains more Magnesium +675%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.3%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Contains more Manganese +4600%
Contains more Selenium +91.3%

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.
Pork belly
Pork belly
4
:
8
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +630%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Pork belly
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +630%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
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4
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Fats +138.7%
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.1%
Contains more Other +82.4%
Pork belly
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
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
Contains more Fats +138.7%
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.1%
Contains more Other +82.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
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1
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Pork belly
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 9.34g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 53.01g 22.21g Pork belly
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 518kcal 286kcal Pork belly
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Pork belly
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 5mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.52mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 4mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 108mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 185mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 32mg 666mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.052mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.006mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 8µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 10IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.136mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.23mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 3.108mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 1µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 72mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Pork belly
Saturated Fat 19.33g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 9.188g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 3.346g Pork belly
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork belly Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
34%
Pork belly
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.703g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.