Meatball vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between meatball and basil?
- Meatball is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, and choline, yet basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% higher.
- Basil contains less sodium.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index than basil.
We used Meatballs, meatless and Basil, fresh types in this comparison.
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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 | +83.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +514.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +608% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2658.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +177.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +675.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +566.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1306.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +201.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2386.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1099.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 414.8µg | 346% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.034mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 56mg | 41% |
| Protein | 21g | 3.15g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.385mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 0.389g | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 4mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 177mg | 15% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 11.4mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 3.17mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9g | 0.64g | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 1.6g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 64mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.076mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 0.902mg | 10% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 23kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 0.81mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.209mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 0.041g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 0.088g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 295mg | 3% |
| Folate | 78µg | 68µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8g | 2.65g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.