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Feta vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Feta and Meatball

  • Feta has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Meatball has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Copper is 75% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
Feta
5
:
5
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Calcium +1872%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +1775%
Contains more Iron +232.3%
Contains more Potassium +190.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +2106.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 344
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1872%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Selenium +1775%
Contains more Iron +232.3%
Contains more Potassium +190.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Copper +2106.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 344

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.
Feta
Feta
7
:
4
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.3%
Contains more Folate +143.8%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.3%
Contains more Folate +143.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Fats +136.4%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Equal in Water - 58
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +136.4%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Equal in Water - 58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.5%
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +111.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 3.4g Feta
Protein 14.21g 21g Meatball
Fats 21.28g 9g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 8g Meatball
Calories 264kcal 197kcal Feta
Sugar 4.09g 1.25g Meatball
Fiber 0g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 493mg 25mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 2.16mg Meatball
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 62mg 180mg Meatball
Sodium 917mg 550mg Meatball
Zinc 2.88mg 1.8mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 15µg 0.8µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.213mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 2.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.5mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.2mg Feta
Folate 32µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.5µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 14.946g 1.425g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 2.188g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Feta
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.