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Meatball vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between meatball and feta

  • Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, iron, and fiber, while feta has more vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 75% 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 feta is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.3%
Contains more IronIron +232.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2106.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1872%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1775%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~337mg

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +474%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.6%
Contains more FatsFats +136.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +689.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Feta DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.032mg 75%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.154mg 65%
Saturated fat 1.425g 14.946g 61%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.844mg 49%
Calcium 25mg 493mg 47%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.591g 27%
Selenium 0.8µg 15µg 26%
Iron 2.16mg 0.65mg 19%
Fats 9g 21.28g 19%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.424mg 17%
Sodium 550mg 917mg 16%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Protein 21g 14.21g 14%
Choline 88.4mg 15.4mg 13%
Folate 78µg 32µg 12%
Zinc 1.8mg 2.88mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.967mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.991mg 9%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.69µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 4.623g 6%
Calories 197kcal 264kcal 3%
Potassium 180mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.028mg 1%
Phosphorus 344mg 337mg 1%
Carbs 8g 4.09g 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 4.09g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.