Ground beef vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ground beef and meatball?
- Ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, yet meatball is higher in vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 74% more.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Meatballs, meatless types 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 CalciumCalcium | +32% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +224.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2287.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +793.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1341.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1739.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1014.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.4% |
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Water
~58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +234.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1043.6% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.938mg | 74% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.706mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 1.5µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 1.8mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 0.8µg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 4.666g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 344mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 1.425g | 21% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 550mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.6g | 18% |
| Folate | 7µg | 78µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 2.188g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.73mg | 11% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 21g | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8g | 3% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 88.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 197kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.16mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
46%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.