Beef vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beef and meatball different?
- Beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2; however, meatball is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 134% higher.
- Beef contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than meatball. While beef contains 0.669mg of vitamin B6, meatball contains only 0.202mg.
- Beef has less saturated fat.
Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +515.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3033.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +231.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +321% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +412.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +239.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +730% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +236.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +528.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 1µg | 134% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.202mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 666mg | 27% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 14.4g | 26% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 22.21g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 7.627g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 3.346g | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.66mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 15.3µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 3.108mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 9.188g | 16% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.77mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.282mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.924mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Folate | 7µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 8.2µg | 6% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 45.2mg | 6% |
| Calories | 169kcal | 286kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.136mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 239mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 296mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | 0.577g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.022g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 2.815g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.032g)
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 ($)
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.
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.