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Meatball vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between meatball and dried fruit

  • Meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, folate, and choline; however, dried fruit has more vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 77% higher.
  • Dried fruit is lower in sodium.
  • Dried fruit has a higher glycemic index than meatball.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.

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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 23% 17% 103% 100% 114% 11% 30% 1.3% 31% 12%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +384.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +545.6%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175%

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 3.3% 60% 87% 0% 3.8% 17% 49% 31% 33% 0% 7.8% 7.5% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +680%
Contains more CholineCholine +536%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.589mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.516mg

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +519.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1664.7%
Contains more WaterWater +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +683%

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
10% 45% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2856.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6205.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Dried fruit DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.015mg 77%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Copper 0.706mg 0.343mg 40%
Phosphorus 344mg 71mg 39%
Protein 21g 3.39g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.074g 31%
Potassium 180mg 1162mg 29%
Sodium 550mg 10mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 180µg 20%
Carbs 8g 62.64g 18%
Folate 78µg 10µg 17%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 4.33mg 17%
Fructose 12.47g 16%
Choline 88.4mg 13.9mg 14%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.39mg 13%
Fats 9g 0.51g 13%
Fiber 4.6g 7.3g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.074mg 11%
Manganese 0.235mg 10%
Iron 2.16mg 2.66mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.017g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.074g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.143mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.1µg 3%
Calcium 25mg 55mg 3%
Selenium 0.8µg 2.2µg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Calories 197kcal 241kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 2.589mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 55.34g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 53.44g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.516mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.078mg 0%
Histidine 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Dried fruit
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
24%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.408g)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.