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Turkey ham vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turkey ham and Meatball

  • Turkey ham has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Turkey ham's daily need coverage for Selenium is 42% more.
  • Turkey ham contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Meatball. Turkey ham contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B1, while Meatball contains 0.136mg.
  • Meatball contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +149.7%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +149.7%
Contains more Calcium +1042.9%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%

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 B1 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 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 B1 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Fats +455.3%
Contains more Carbs +160%
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 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 +13.2%
Contains more Water +36.9%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Fats +455.3%
Contains more Carbs +160%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283.3%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +587.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +130%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.48
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.5 g
Glucose: 0.7 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +130%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.48

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 16.3g 14.4g Turkey ham
Fats 4g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 3.1g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 118kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 1.2g 3.47g Turkey ham
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 7mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 289mg 239mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 909mg 666mg Meatball
Zinc 2.1mg 1.66mg Turkey ham
Copper 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 38.2µg 15.3µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.136mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.23mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 3.108mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 64mg 66mg Turkey ham
Trans Fat 0.577g Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 7.627g Turkey ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 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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Turkey ham Meatball
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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
26%
Turkey ham
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. 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.

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