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Hamburger vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hamburger and Meatball

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium, however, Meatball is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Copper is 68% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain 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 Calcium +308%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Copper +675.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +308%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Copper +675.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +39.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
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 B2 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +39.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +201.3%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Contains more Other +123.5%
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +201.3%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Water +35.9%
Contains more Other +123.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1127.9%
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1127.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 23.2g 3.4g Hamburger
Protein 17.08g 21g Meatball
Fats 14.36g 9g Hamburger
Carbs 24.1g 8g Hamburger
Calories 295kcal 197kcal Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 1.25g Meatball
Fiber 0.9g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 102mg 25mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 2.16mg Hamburger
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 136mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 226mg 180mg Hamburger
Sodium 414mg 550mg Hamburger
Zinc 2.87mg 1.8mg Hamburger
Copper 0.091mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 0.8µg Meatball
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.213mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 2.5mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.2mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 1.5µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.814g 0g Meatball
Saturated Fat 5.096g 1.425g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 2.188g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
42%
Hamburger
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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/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.