Broth vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between broth and meatball
- Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, meatball is richer in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1014% more.
- Broth contains 35 times more selenium than meatball. Broth contains 28µg of selenium, while meatball contains 0.8µg.
- Meatball contains less sodium.
- Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +648% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +276.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +838% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +143.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1129.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2455.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +145% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.666g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23875mg | 550mg | 1014% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.706mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.938mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 1.5µg | 50% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 0.8µg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 344mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.6g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.213mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 25mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.8mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 2.16mg | 14% |
| Folate | 32µg | 78µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 1.425g | 9% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 21g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 2.188g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 1.73mg | 8% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 9g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 88.4mg | 5% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 197kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 180mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 4.666g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 2.5mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 23325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.