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Grouse vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between grouse and meatball

  • Grouse has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, meatball is higher in iron, manganese, zinc, and fiber.
  • Grouse covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 83% more than meatball.
  • Meatball contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than grouse. Grouse contains 1.275mg of Vitamin B6, while meatball contains 0.202mg.
  • Grouse has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 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 -92.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more IronIron +205.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1662.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~31mg
~equal in Potassium ~296mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~239mg

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.
Grouse
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +531.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 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 +80.1%
Contains more WaterWater +35.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2423.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +564%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21776.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2434.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Meatball Opinion
Calories 112kcal 286kcal Meatball
Protein 25.94g 14.4g Grouse
Fats 0.88g 22.21g Meatball
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Cholesterol 40mg 66mg Grouse
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Magnesium 32mg 31mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 80mg Meatball
Potassium 311mg 296mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 1.77mg Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Grouse
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Copper 0.058mg 0.123mg Meatball
Zinc 0.51mg 1.66mg Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 229mg 239mg Meatball
Sodium 50mg 666mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A 5µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.42mg Grouse
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Manganese 0.016mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.23mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 3.108mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.202mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 1µg Grouse
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 36µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0g 0.577g Grouse
Choline 45.2mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 0.13g 7.627g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 3.346g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0.004g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.013g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
74%
Grouse
35%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/nutrients
  2. 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.