Meatball vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between meatball and cheese sandwich
- Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, cheese sandwich is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Meatball covers your daily copper needs 61% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich contains 13 times less vitamin B12 than meatball. Meatball contains 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while cheese sandwich contains 0.12µg.
- Meatball has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 CopperCopper | +341.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +716% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2937.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1712.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +627.5% |
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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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +373.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.16mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.12µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.358mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 47% | |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 24.3µg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 9.166g | 30% |
| Fats | 9g | 25g | 25% |
| Protein | 21g | 9.8g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 10.351g | 20% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 204mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 8g | 58.2g | 17% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.427mg | 16% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 497kcal | 15% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 839mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 4.129g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 54mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 0.87mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 3.1g | 6% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 2.62mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.261mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 382mg | 5% |
| Folate | 78µg | 64µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 3.185mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 306mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.622mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.704g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.