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Meatball vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are meatball and black turtle bean different?

  • Meatball is richer in vitamin B12, while black turtle bean is higher in folate, iron, fiber, potassium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Black turtle bean covers your daily need for folate, 92% more than meatball.
  • Black turtle bean is lower in sodium.
  • Black turtle bean has a higher glycemic index (20) than meatball (0).

Meatballs, meatless and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw types were used 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.
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 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +733.3%
Contains more IronIron +302.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +723.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +469.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.193mg

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
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +900%
Contains more WaterWater +427.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +690.6%
~equal in Protein ~21.25g
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2705.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1105.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Black turtle bean DV% diff.
Folate 78µg 444µg 92%
Iron 2.16mg 8.7mg 82%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Fiber 4.6g 15.5g 44%
Manganese 1mg 43%
Potassium 180mg 1500mg 39%
Magnesium 18mg 160mg 34%
Copper 0.706mg 1mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.387g 29%
Sodium 550mg 9mg 24%
Carbs 8g 63.25g 18%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Phosphorus 344mg 440mg 14%
Calcium 25mg 160mg 14%
Fats 9g 0.9g 12%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.21mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.899mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.286mg 7%
Calories 197kcal 339kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.078g 5%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.232g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg 5%
Zinc 1.8mg 2.2mg 4%
Selenium 0.8µg 3.2µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.955mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.193mg 2%
Protein 21g 21.25g 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 47.75g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 2.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.894mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.697mg 0%
Lysine 1.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.32mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Black turtle bean
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
60%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
135%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.193g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.