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Meatball vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between meatball and caviar

  • Meatball has more copper and vitamin B1; however, caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, choline, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 771% higher.
  • Caviar has 6 times less copper than meatball. Meatball has 0.706mg of copper, while caviar has 0.11mg.
  • Meatball is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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%
Caviar
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more CopperCopper +541.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8087.5%
~equal in Potassium ~181mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~356mg

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%
Caviar
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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% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1983.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +56%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +455.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.89mg

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
Caviar
3
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.1%
Contains more FatsFats +98.9%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 20µg 771%
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg 196%
Iron 2.16mg 11.88mg 122%
Selenium 0.8µg 65.5µg 118%
Choline 88.4mg 490.9mg 73%
Magnesium 18mg 300mg 67%
Copper 0.706mg 0.11mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.19mg 62%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 3.5mg 60%
Sodium 550mg 1500mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.62mg 31%
Vitamin A 0µg 271µg 30%
Calcium 25mg 275mg 25%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 7.405g 18%
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.12mg 15%
Fats 9g 17.9g 14%
Saturated fat 1.425g 4.06g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.32mg 9%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.95mg 8%
Folate 78µg 50µg 7%
Protein 21g 24.6g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 4.631g 6%
Calories 197kcal 264kcal 3%
Manganese 0.05mg 2%
Phosphorus 344mg 356mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 1.89mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Carbs 8g 4g 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 4g N/A
Potassium 180mg 181mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0%
Valine 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Caviar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 950mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.