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Meatball vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Goat

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Goat has more Zinc, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 71% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Goat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Meatball
Meatball
4
:
6
Goat
Goat
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.1%
Contains more Copper +133%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +125%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.8%
Contains more Selenium +1375%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Goat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.1%
Contains more Copper +133%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +125%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +192.8%
Contains more Selenium +1375%

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.
Meatball
Meatball
6
:
3
Goat
Goat
Contains more Vitamin E +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +942.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Meatball
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%
Goat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +942.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1460%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Goat
Goat
Contains more Fats +197%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +141%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Water +17.6%
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Goat
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +197%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +141%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Water +17.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Goat
Goat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1928.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Goat
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1928.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Goat Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 0g Meatball
Protein 21g 27.1g Goat
Fats 9g 3.03g Meatball
Carbs 8g 0g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 143kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g 0g Goat
Fiber 4.6g 0g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 17mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 3.73mg Goat
Magnesium 18mg 0mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 201mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 405mg Goat
Sodium 550mg 86mg Goat
Zinc 1.8mg 5.27mg Goat
Copper 0.706mg 0.303mg Meatball
Manganese 0.042mg Goat
Selenium 0.8µg 11.8µg Goat
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.34mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.09mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.61mg Goat
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.95mg Goat
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 5µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.19µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg Goat
Methionine 0.726mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Goat
Valine 1.452mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg Goat
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.93g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 1.36g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.23g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Goat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
59%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.495g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.