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Meatball vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between meatball and crackers

  • Meatball has more copper, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, choline, phosphorus, and zinc, while crackers have more vitamin K, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 67% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in meatball is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +578.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more IronIron +86.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +737.5%
~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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +820.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +216.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1747.1%
Contains more OtherOther +60.6%
Contains more FatsFats +193.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +666.3%

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% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Crackers DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.104mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 13.137g 56%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.416mg 44%
Protein 21g 6.64g 29%
Fats 9g 26.43g 27%
Iron 2.16mg 4.03mg 23%
Manganese 0.491mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.456mg 19%
Saturated fat 1.425g 5.562g 19%
Carbs 8g 61.3g 18%
Calories 197kcal 510kcal 16%
Choline 88.4mg 9.6mg 14%
Phosphorus 344mg 248mg 14%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.49mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.352mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 6.553g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.063mg 11%
Selenium 0.8µg 6.7µg 11%
Calcium 25mg 120mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 3.03mg 9%
Fiber 4.6g 2.3g 9%
Sodium 550mg 726mg 8%
Folate 78µg 92µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.417mg 2%
Potassium 180mg 118mg 2%
Net carbs 3.4g 59g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.