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Meatball vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between meatball and blue cheese?

  • Meatball is richer in vitamin B1, copper, iron, and fiber, yet blue cheese is richer in calcium, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% higher.
  • Meatball contains less sodium.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Cheese, blue 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.
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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +596.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1665%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2012%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1712.5%

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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +592%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +474%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +241.9%
Contains more WaterWater +36.8%
Contains more FatsFats +219.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.8%
~equal in Protein ~21.4g

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +483.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +255.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Blue cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.425g 18.669g 78%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.029mg 76%
Copper 0.706mg 0.04mg 74%
Calcium 25mg 528mg 50%
Fats 9g 28.74g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.8g 26%
Sodium 550mg 1146mg 26%
Selenium 0.8µg 14.5µg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.729mg 25%
Iron 2.16mg 0.31mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 198µg 22%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 7.778g 14%
Choline 88.4mg 15.4mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.382mg 13%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.22µg 12%
Folate 78µg 36µg 11%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.25mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.016mg 9%
Calories 197kcal 353kcal 8%
Zinc 1.8mg 2.66mg 8%
Phosphorus 344mg 387mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.166mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Carbs 8g 2.34g 2%
Potassium 180mg 256mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Protein 21g 21.4g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Blue cheese
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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.