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Meatball vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between meatball and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Meatball is richer in vitamin B1 and copper, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 108% higher.
  • Meatball has 32 times more vitamin B1 than parmigiano-Reggiano. Meatball has 0.938mg of vitamin B1, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.029mg.
  • Meatball contains less sodium.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4336%
Contains more ZincZinc +115%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2112.5%

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +917.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2093%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +308.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +680%
Contains more CholineCholine +327.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50.7%
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +483.9%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more FatsFats +122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100.8%
~equal in Protein ~20g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +910%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 25mg 1109mg 108%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.029mg 76%
Phosphorus 344mg 729mg 55%
Saturated fat 1.425g 13.317g 54%
Copper 0.706mg 0.238mg 52%
Sodium 550mg 1529mg 43%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.26µg 32%
Selenium 0.8µg 17.7µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.462g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.486mg 21%
Zinc 1.8mg 3.87mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Folate 78µg 10µg 17%
Fats 9g 20g 17%
Iron 2.16mg 0.9mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.114mg 15%
Choline 88.4mg 20.7mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.049mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.17mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 6.098g 10%
Magnesium 18mg 38mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.325mg 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 4%
Calories 197kcal 265kcal 3%
Protein 21g 20g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 180mg 125mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Carbs 8g 1.37g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 979mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.