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Italian ice vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Italian ice and Meatball

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in Meatball is higher than in Italian ice.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 78% more than Italian ice.
  • The amount of Sodium in Italian ice is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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 less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2900%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +6960%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +2300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2900%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +6960%
Contains more Selenium +700%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2030%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9900%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2030%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9900%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +68.8%
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Protein +69900%
Contains more Fats +44900%
Contains more Other +7900%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Carbs +68.8%
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Protein +69900%
Contains more Fats +44900%
Contains more Other +7900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 3.4g Italian ice
Protein 0.03g 21g Meatball
Fats 0.02g 9g Meatball
Carbs 13.5g 8g Italian ice
Calories 53kcal 197kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g Italian ice
Fiber 0g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 1mg 25mg Meatball
Iron 0.09mg 2.16mg Meatball
Magnesium 0mg 18mg Meatball
Phosphorus 0mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 6mg 180mg Meatball
Sodium 4mg 550mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 1.8mg Meatball
Copper 0.01mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.1µg 0.8µg Meatball
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 2.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 5µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Meatball
Saturated Fat 0g 1.425g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice 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
3%
Italian ice
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
63%
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 Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.