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Meatball vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between meatball and allspice

  • Meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while allspice has more fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 70% more than allspice.
  • The amount of sodium in allspice is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of allspice is 15.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2544%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +480%
Contains more IronIron +226.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +828.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.8%
Contains more WaterWater +585.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +801.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
~equal in Fats ~8.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +231.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Allspice DV% diff.
Manganese 2.943mg 128%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.101mg 70%
Fiber 4.6g 21.6g 68%
Calcium 25mg 661mg 64%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Iron 2.16mg 7.06mg 61%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Phosphorus 344mg 113mg 33%
Protein 21g 6.09g 30%
Magnesium 18mg 135mg 28%
Potassium 180mg 1044mg 25%
Sodium 550mg 77mg 21%
Carbs 8g 72.12g 21%
Copper 0.706mg 0.553mg 17%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 2.36g 15%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.063mg 12%
Folate 78µg 36µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Zinc 1.8mg 1.01mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.425g 2.55g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.66g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Selenium 0.8µg 2.7µg 3%
Calories 197kcal 263kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 2.86mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.21mg 1%
Fats 9g 8.69g 0%
Net carbs 3.4g 50.52g N/A
Sugar 1.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Allspice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
57%
Meatball
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
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 ($)
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
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.