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Meatball vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between meatball and chinese broccoli

  • Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B3, while chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 72% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in chinese broccoli is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +285.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1057.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +739%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +887.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +472.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +249.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1742.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110%
Contains more OtherOther +406.3%
Contains more WaterWater +61.3%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4276%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1313.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.061mg 72%
Vitamin K 0µg 84.8µg 71%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.095mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Phosphorus 344mg 41mg 43%
Protein 21g 1.14g 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.33g 29%
Sodium 550mg 7mg 24%
Iron 2.16mg 0.56mg 20%
Fats 9g 0.72g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.437mg 13%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.39mg 13%
Choline 88.4mg 25.3mg 11%
Manganese 0.264mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.07mg 10%
Calories 197kcal 22kcal 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.48mg 8%
Fiber 4.6g 2.5g 8%
Calcium 25mg 100mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.159mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.11g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.146mg 5%
Folate 78µg 99µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.05g 5%
Potassium 180mg 261mg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1.3µg 1%
Carbs 8g 3.81g 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 1.31g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g 0.84g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Chinese broccoli
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%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 543mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.315g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.