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Turkey breast vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey breast and Meatball

  • Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 29% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Meatball. While Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Meatball contains only 0.202mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey breast is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, 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 -91.1%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.5%
Contains more Copper +66.2%
Contains more Manganese +1466.7%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Equal in Zinc - 1.66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 45% 18% 80% 25% 8% 43% 25% 3% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.5%
Contains more Copper +66.2%
Contains more Manganese +1466.7%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Equal in Zinc - 1.66

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 B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
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% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 38% 111% 6% 53% 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 B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Water +30.5%
Contains more Fats +216.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +59.6%
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 +52%
Contains more Water +30.5%
Contains more Fats +216.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +59.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.6%
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.66 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast 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 Turkey breast Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 21.89g 14.4g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 157kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Turkey breast
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 13mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.2mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 24mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 186mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 275mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 59mg 666mg Turkey breast
Zinc 1.57mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.074mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.018mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 22.4µg 15.3µg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 3.108mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.202mg Turkey breast
Folate 7µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Cholesterol 65mg 66mg Turkey breast
Trans Fat 0.577g Turkey breast
Saturated Fat 1.91g 7.627g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.004g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 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
Turkey breast 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
29%
Turkey breast
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.717g)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.