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Meatball vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Rapini different?

  • Meatball is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, and Zinc, while Rapini is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Rapini covers your daily need of Vitamin K 187% more than Meatball.
  • Rapini is lower in Sodium.

Meatballs, meatless and Broccoli raab, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +371.2%
Contains more Zinc +133.8%
Contains more Copper +1581%
Contains more Calcium +332%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Potassium - 196
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +371.2%
Contains more Zinc +133.8%
Contains more Copper +1581%
Contains more Calcium +332%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Potassium - 196

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.
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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.62
Equal in Folate - 83
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +479%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 1.62
Equal in Folate - 83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +562.5%
Contains more Fats +1736.7%
Contains more Carbs +180.7%
Contains more Other +325.5%
Contains more Water +59.6%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Protein +562.5%
Contains more Fats +1736.7%
Contains more Carbs +180.7%
Contains more Other +325.5%
Contains more Water +59.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8315.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3489.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8315.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3489.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 0.15g Meatball
Protein 21g 3.17g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.49g Meatball
Carbs 8g 2.85g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 22kcal Meatball
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 1.25g 0.38g Rapini
Fiber 4.6g 2.7g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 2.16mg 2.14mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Rapini
Phosphorus 344mg 73mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 196mg Rapini
Sodium 550mg 33mg Rapini
Zinc 1.8mg 0.77mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.042mg Meatball
Manganese 0.395mg Rapini
Selenium 0.8µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 0IU 2622IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.73mg 1.62mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 20.2mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.162mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.129mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.221mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.322mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.171mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 83µg Rapini
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.05g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.026g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.13g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Rapini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.