Meatball vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between meatball and ham?
- Meatball is richer in copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, fiber, and vitamin B1, yet ham is richer in selenium and vitamin B6.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 70% higher.
- Meatball contains less sodium.
We used Meatballs, meatless and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +212.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +793.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2337.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +592% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~20.93g
~equal in
Other
~4.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +764.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.079mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.65µg | 35% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 19.5µg | 34% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 1203mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 0.54g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 196mg | 21% |
| Folate | 78µg | 3µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 0g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.754mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 2.88mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 4.023mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 1.48mg | 9% |
| Fats | 9g | 5.53g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 145kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 287mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 8g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 1.81g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.403mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 85.1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 2.62g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.202mg | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 20.93g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.385g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
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.