Meatball vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between meatball and baby food?
- Meatball is higher in vitamin B12 and copper, yet baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, selenium, and magnesium.
- Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 567% more.
- The amount of sodium in baby food is lower.
- The glycemic index of meatball is lower.
We used Meatballs, meatless and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +455.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2832% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2099.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3137.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1175.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1288.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +765.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +817.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.16mg | 47.5mg | 567% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 34.714mg | 201% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 2.717mg | 193% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 2.438mg | 125% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 733mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 25.9µg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.334mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 3mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 8g | 73.4g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 100mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 1.697g | 20% |
| Protein | 21g | 12.2g | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 3.68mg | 13% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 23.2mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 7.5g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 1.074mg | 11% |
| Folate | 78µg | 43µg | 9% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 379kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 437mg | 8% |
| Fats | 9g | 4.4g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 392mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 2.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 0.769g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 1.206g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
57%
164%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
260%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.656g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)