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Meatball vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between meatball and grapefruit

  • Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, folate, and zinc; however, grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for meatball is 75% higher.
  • Grapefruit is lower in sodium.
  • Grapefruit has a higher glycemic index than meatball.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +2600%
Contains more CopperCopper +2106.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2471.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1811.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2081.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +1048.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2627.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6328.6%
Contains more OtherOther +981.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51.8%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10840%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12861.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Grapefruit DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.043mg 75%
Copper 0.706mg 0.032mg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Phosphorus 344mg 18mg 47%
Protein 21g 0.77g 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.036g 31%
Iron 2.16mg 0.08mg 26%
Sodium 550mg 0mg 24%
Folate 78µg 13µg 16%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.07mg 16%
Choline 88.4mg 7.7mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.204mg 14%
Fats 9g 0.14g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.031mg 14%
Fiber 4.6g 1.6g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.053mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.13mg 11%
Calories 197kcal 42kcal 8%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.021g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.262mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.02g 5%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 9mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 8g 10.66g 1%
Potassium 180mg 135mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 9.06g N/A
Calcium 25mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g 6.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.