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Meatball vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Chocolate brownie?

  • Meatball is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B3, yet Chocolate brownie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 66% higher.
  • Meatball has 9 times more Vitamin B12 than Chocolate brownie. Meatball has 1.5µg of Vitamin B12, while Chocolate brownie has 0.16µg.
  • Meatball contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Iron +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.6%
Contains more Zinc +85.6%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Calcium +128%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Selenium +1337.5%
Equal in Potassium - 176
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 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Iron +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.6%
Contains more Zinc +85.6%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Calcium +128%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Selenium +1337.5%
Equal in Potassium - 176

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 B1 +565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.8%
Contains more Folate +169%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +565.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.8%
Contains more Folate +169%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +238.7%
Contains more Water +360.3%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Fats +223.3%
Contains more Carbs +527.5%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +238.7%
Contains more Water +360.3%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Fats +223.3%
Contains more Carbs +527.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 21g 6.2g Meatball
Fats 9g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 8g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 197kcal 466kcal Chocolate brownie
Sugar 1.25g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 2.16mg 1.84mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 344mg 132mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 176mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 343mg Chocolate brownie
Zinc 1.8mg 0.97mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.388mg Meatball
Manganese 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 0.8µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 0IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.141mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.19mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.982mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.328mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.094mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 29µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.16µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 7.319g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Chocolate brownie
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
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.894g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.