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Meatball vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between meatball and broth

  • Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc; however, broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1014% more.
  • Meatball contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +109.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +648%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3400%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +838%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.46mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2455.1%
Contains more FatsFats +54.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1129.5%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.48g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 550mg 23875mg 1014%
Copper 0.706mg 0mg 78%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.1mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.3µg 50%
Selenium 0.8µg 28µg 49%
Phosphorus 344mg 166mg 25%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.43mg 17%
Calcium 25mg 187mg 16%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.09mg 16%
Iron 2.16mg 1.03mg 14%
Folate 78µg 32µg 12%
Magnesium 18mg 56mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.425g 3.43g 9%
Protein 21g 16.66g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.1mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 5.36g 8%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.46mg 8%
Fats 9g 13.88g 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Choline 88.4mg 114.6mg 5%
Calories 197kcal 267kcal 4%
Potassium 180mg 309mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Carbs 8g 18.01g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 4.48g 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 2.46mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 23325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.