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Cutlet vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cutlet and meatball different?

  • Cutlet is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and fiber, while meatball is higher in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Cutlet covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 145% more than meatball.
  • Cutlet contains 43 times more vitamin E than meatball. Cutlet contains 18.09mg of vitamin E, while meatball contains 0.42mg.
  • Cutlet is lower in sodium.

WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared 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.
Cutlet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 6.6% 9.3% 64% 0% 27% 24% 48% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +66%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.77mg

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.
Cutlet
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 362% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 115% 0% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +745.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
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23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 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 ProteinProtein +61.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1380.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.4%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
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23% 15% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4494%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cutlet Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 26.29mg 3.108mg 145%
Vitamin E 18.09mg 0.42mg 118%
Vitamin B2 1.33mg 0.23mg 85%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg 42%
Saturated fat 0.3g 7.627g 33%
Fats 1.5g 22.21g 32%
Selenium 15.3µg 28%
Phosphorus 56mg 239mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.202mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.2g 9.188g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Protein 23.29g 14.4g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 3.346g 17%
Copper 0.123mg 14%
Sodium 371mg 666mg 13%
Manganese 0.282mg 12%
Fiber 4.5g 2.3g 9%
Folate 2µg 36µg 9%
Choline 45.2mg 8%
Calories 117kcal 286kcal 8%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.136mg 7%
Magnesium 3mg 31mg 7%
Zinc 1mg 1.66mg 6%
Potassium 105mg 296mg 6%
Calcium 22mg 80mg 6%
Vitamin A 22µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Iron 1.7mg 1.77mg 1%
Net carbs 2.8g 5.76g N/A
Carbs 7.3g 8.06g 0%
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.2g 3.47g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.577g N/A
Fructose 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cutlet Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
99%
Cutlet
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cutlet
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cutlet
Cutlet contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.327g)
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 ($)

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.