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Meatball vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Meatball and Ground beef?

  • Meatball is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber, yet Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 74% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ground beef is lower.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +107.2%
Contains more Copper +793.7%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +224.4%
Contains more Selenium +2287.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.2%
Contains more Copper +793.7%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +224.4%
Contains more Selenium +2287.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1739.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1739.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.512

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Equal in Water - 58.37
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67.4%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +70.8%
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1043.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.6%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1043.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 0g Meatball
Protein 21g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 9g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 8g 0g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Sugar 1.25g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 4.6g 0g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 2.16mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 166mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 550mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 1.8mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.706mg 0.079mg Meatball
Manganese 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 0.8µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.12mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.051mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.171mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 78µg 7µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 6.073g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.408g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.