Lamb vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb and meatball
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, and choline; however, meatball has more manganese, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 65% higher.
- Meatball has 3 times less zinc than lamb. Lamb has 4.46mg of zinc, while meatball has 1.66mg.
- Meatball is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1181.8% |
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 CholineCholine | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +78.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~22.21g
~equal in
Water
~53.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.188g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1µg | 65% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 666mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.66mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.108mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 15.3µg | 20% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 14.4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 3.346g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.282mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 66mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 45.2mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 239mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.202mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 7.627g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.924mg | 5% |
| Folate | 18µg | 36µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 8.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.136mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 22.21g | 2% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.77mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 9.188g | 1% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 286kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 296mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
52%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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