Meatball vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between meatball and barbecue chicken
- Meatball has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, fiber, phosphorus, folate, and iron, while barbecue chicken has more selenium and vitamin B3.
- Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 74% more than barbecue chicken.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +56.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +816.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2650% |
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 EVitamin E | +276.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1605.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +228.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +219.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +875% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6566.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +354.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.51g
~equal in
Water
~61.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +194.6% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.055mg | 74% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.077mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.47µg | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 22µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 5.732mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 218mg | 18% |
| Folate | 78µg | 8µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 0g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 2.038g | 18% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 0.95mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 3.927g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 6.446g | 11% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 335mg | 9% |
| Fats | 9g | 15.08g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.46mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 62.9mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 8g | 0.12g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 22.51g | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 255mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.227mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 1.78mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.75mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.565mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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
57%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
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.