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Lamb loin vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb loin and Meatball?

  • Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Meatball is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 50% more.
  • Lamb loin has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Meatball. While Lamb loin has 7.1mg of Vitamin B3, Meatball has only 3.108mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Meatball is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
4
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6
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.8%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +1310%
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +60.8%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Manganese +1310%
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
3
:
7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Lamb loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +281.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Equal in Fats - 22.21
Equal in Water - 53.67
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Meatball
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 Protein +56.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Equal in Fats - 22.21
Equal in Water - 53.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
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2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.188

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 22.55g 14.4g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 22.21g Lamb loin
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 309kcal 286kcal Lamb loin
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 0g 3.47g Lamb loin
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 18mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 2.12mg 1.77mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 180mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 246mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 64mg 666mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 1.66mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.02mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 24.6µg 15.3µg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.23mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 3.108mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 19µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 9.188g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
49%
Lamb loin
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.613g)
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?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.