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Scrapple vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Scrapple and Meatball

  • Scrapple has more Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, while Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Scrapple covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 67% more than Meatball.
  • Scrapple contains 2 times more Copper than Meatball. While Scrapple contains 0.212mg of Copper, Meatball contains only 0.123mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Scrapple is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Scrapple, pork 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.
Scrapple
Scrapple
4
:
6
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.77
Scrapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 71% 10% 33% 14% 63% 29% 71% 0% 95%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -27.6%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.77

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.
Scrapple
Scrapple
4
:
8
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin A +2757.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.2%
Scrapple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 126% 3% 9% 9% 30% 67% 43% 0% 28% 4% 39% 9%
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 A +2757.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrapple
Scrapple
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Carbs +74.4%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Equal in Other - 1.66
Scrapple
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 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 Carbs +74.4%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +60.1%
Equal in Other - 1.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrapple
Scrapple
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.1%
Scrapple
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.664 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scrapple
Scrapple
0
:
7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +705%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Scrapple
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +705%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Scrapple Meatball
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 Scrapple Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 13.76g 5.76g Scrapple
Protein 8.06g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 13.87g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 14.06g 8.06g Scrapple
Calories 213kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0g 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0.2g 3.47g Scrapple
Fiber 0.3g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 7mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.89mg 1.77mg Scrapple
Magnesium 13mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 76mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 158mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 482mg 666mg Scrapple
Zinc 1.06mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.212mg 0.123mg Scrapple
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 17.4µg 15.3µg Scrapple
Vitamin A 2086IU 73IU Scrapple
Vitamin A RAE 626µg 22µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 13IU 2IU Scrapple
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.1µg Scrapple
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Scrapple
Vitamin B1 0.116mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.23mg Scrapple
Vitamin B3 2.273mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 5µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 3.4µg 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 49mg 66mg Scrapple
Trans Fat 0.577g Scrapple
Saturated Fat 4.732g 7.627g Scrapple
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 6.156g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 1.664g 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

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is better in case of low diet
Scrapple 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
30%
Scrapple
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Scrapple
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
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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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/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.