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Meatball vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Meatball and Chocolate

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate has more Iron, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate is 85% higher.
  • Chocolate has 38 times less Vitamin B1 than Meatball. Meatball has 0.938mg of Vitamin B1, while Chocolate has 0.025mg.
  • Chocolate is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Calcium +124%
Contains more Iron +271.3%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Potassium +210.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Copper +45.6%
Contains more Selenium +275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Calcium +124%
Contains more Iron +271.3%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Potassium +210.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Copper +45.6%
Contains more Selenium +275%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3652%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +220.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3652%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +330.3%
Contains more Water +5879.4%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Fats +247.6%
Contains more Carbs +664.6%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +330.3%
Contains more Water +5879.4%
Contains more Other +135.3%
Contains more Fats +247.6%
Contains more Carbs +664.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 21g 4.88g Meatball
Fats 9g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 8g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 197kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 1.25g 47.9g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 25mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 2.16mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 18mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 344mg 206mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 550mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.8mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.706mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.8µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.54mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.025mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.05mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.725mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.297mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.042mg Meatball
Folate 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.23µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 18.519g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 1.092g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.65g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.