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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
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% |
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Protein
~21.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.