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Turkey meat vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey meat and Meatball different?

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Choline, while Meatball is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 40% more than Meatball.
  • Turkey meat contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Meatball. Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, while Meatball contains 0.202mg.
  • Meatball is lower in Cholesterol.

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types were 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.
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Selenium +94.8%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.8%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +1914.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 239
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +49.4%
Contains more Selenium +94.8%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +62.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.8%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Manganese +1914.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 31
Equal in Phosphorus - 239

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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.924
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more Vitamin A +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.924
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.3%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Fats +200.5%
Contains more Carbs +13333.3%
Contains more Other +245.8%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +98.3%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Fats +200.5%
Contains more Carbs +13333.3%
Contains more Other +245.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.9%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +247.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Turkey meat Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 28.55g 14.4g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 0.06g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 189kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 14mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.09mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 30mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 223mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 239mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 103mg 666mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 1.66mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.014mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 29.8µg 15.3µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 15IU 2IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.23mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.108mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.924mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.202mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.577g Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g 7.627g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.004g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.472g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.