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Pork leg vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork leg and Meatball

  • Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Pork leg covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 50% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Pork leg. Pork leg has 0.401mg of Vitamin B6, while Meatball has 0.202mg.
  • Pork leg contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.2%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Contains more Manganese +1126.1%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Selenium +92.2%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.1%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Contains more Manganese +1126.1%
Equal in Potassium - 296

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 D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 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 D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +35%
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 +21%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Fats +17.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.5%
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.
Pork leg Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 17.43g 14.4g Pork leg
Fats 18.87g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 245kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Pork leg
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 5mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.85mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 20mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 199mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 315mg 296mg Pork leg
Sodium 47mg 666mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 1.66mg Pork leg
Copper 0.065mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.023mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 29.4µg 15.3µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.136mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 3.108mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.202mg Pork leg
Folate 7µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.776mg Pork leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg Pork leg
Leucine 1.376mg Pork leg
Lysine 1.55mg Pork leg
Methionine 0.444mg Pork leg
Phenylalanine 0.689mg Pork leg
Valine 0.931mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg Pork leg
Cholesterol 73mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Pork leg
Saturated Fat 6.54g 7.627g Pork leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 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
Pork leg 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
46%
Pork leg
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.087g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.