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Steak vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steak and Meatball different?

  • Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Meatball is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steak is 50% higher.
  • Steak contains 4 times more Zinc than Meatball. While Steak contains 6.34mg of Zinc, Meatball contains only 1.66mg.
  • Steak has less Sodium.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style are the varieties used 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.
Steak
Steak
4
:
6
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +281.9%
Contains more Selenium +107.8%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +281.9%
Contains more Selenium +107.8%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
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.
Steak
Steak
4
:
6
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +192%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +72.6%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +207.4%
Equal in Water - 53.67
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 Protein +72.6%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +207.4%
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
0
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.627
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.4%
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.
Steak Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 24.85g 14.4g Steak
Fats 19.02g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 271kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Steak
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 12mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 2.4mg 1.77mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 163mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 279mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 58mg 666mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 1.66mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 31.8µg 15.3µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 6IU 2IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.23mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 3.108mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.202mg Steak
Folate 6µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.013g
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
49%
Steak
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 608mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.