Lamb shoulder vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb shoulder and Meatball different?
- Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Meatball is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than Meatball.
- Lamb shoulder contains 3 times more Zinc than Meatball. Lamb shoulder contains 4.48mg of Zinc, while Meatball contains 1.66mg.
- Meatball is lower in Cholesterol.
Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types were used 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 IronIron | +14.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1242.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~22.21g
~equal in
Water
~53.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
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 | -12.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +10.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 279kcal | 286kcal |
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| Protein | 22.53g | 14.4g |
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| Fats | 20.24g | 22.21g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 92mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 3.47g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 4.48mg | 1.66mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 183mg | 239mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 666mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.282mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 15.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.108mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.924mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 36µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g |
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| Choline | 45.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.74g | 7.627g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.3g | 9.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 3.346g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 0.964mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.087mg |
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| Leucine | 1.753mg |
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| Lysine | 1.99mg |
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| Methionine | 0.578mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| 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
47%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 601mg)
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 ($)