Chocolate vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate and meatball
- Chocolate has more iron, copper, and magnesium; however, meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chocolate is 85% higher.
- Meatball has 8 times less magnesium than chocolate. Chocolate has 146mg of magnesium, while meatball has 18mg.
- Meatball is lower in saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a higher glycemic index than meatball.
Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 | +711.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +124% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3652% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +376.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +552.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +247.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +664.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +330.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5879.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +336% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +327.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 1.425g | 78% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.938mg | 76% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 2.16mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 1.5µg | 53% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.706mg | 36% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 9g | 34% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 21g | 32% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 18mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 4.666g | 24% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 550mg | 23% |
| Folate | 78µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 344mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 8g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 2.188g | 18% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 197kcal | 17% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.213mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 180mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 2.5mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 4.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 1.73mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals