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Meatball vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between meatball and roquefort

  • Meatball has more vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B12, while roquefort has more calcium, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 23 times less vitamin B1 than meatball. Meatball contains 0.938mg of vitamin B1, while roquefort contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in meatball is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of roquefort is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.8%
Contains more IronIron +285.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1976.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2548%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2245%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +134.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +300%
Contains more WaterWater +47.3%
Contains more FatsFats +240.4%
Contains more OtherOther +61%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +253.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +287.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Roquefort
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Roquefort DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.425g 19.263g 81%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.04mg 75%
Copper 0.706mg 0.034mg 75%
Calcium 25mg 662mg 64%
Sodium 550mg 1809mg 55%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.64µg 36%
Fats 9g 30.64g 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 294µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.586mg 29%
Selenium 0.8µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.731mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 1.32g 22%
Iron 2.16mg 0.56mg 20%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 8.474g 16%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.734mg 11%
Calories 197kcal 369kcal 9%
Folate 78µg 49µg 7%
Phosphorus 344mg 392mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.124mg 6%
Zinc 1.8mg 2.08mg 3%
Potassium 180mg 91mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 30mg 3%
Carbs 8g 2g 2%
Protein 21g 21.54g 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 2g N/A
Sugar 1.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 1259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.838g)
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 - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.