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Meatball vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between meatball and italian ice

  • The amount of vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, fiber, folate, zinc, and vitamin B2 in meatball is higher than in italian ice.
  • Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 78% more than italian ice.
  • The amount of sodium in italian ice is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2900%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +6960%
Contains more ZincZinc +5900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2030%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1460%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69900%
Contains more FatsFats +44900%
Contains more OtherOther +7900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.8%
Contains more WaterWater +49%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Italian ice DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.005mg 78%
Copper 0.706mg 0.01mg 77%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Phosphorus 344mg 0mg 49%
Protein 21g 0.03g 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0g 31%
Iron 2.16mg 0.09mg 26%
Sodium 550mg 4mg 24%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Folate 78µg 5µg 18%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.03mg 16%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.01mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.002mg 15%
Fats 9g 0.02g 14%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.715mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.005mg 10%
Calories 197kcal 53kcal 7%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0g 5%
Potassium 180mg 6mg 5%
Magnesium 18mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 25mg 1mg 2%
Carbs 8g 13.5g 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 13.5g N/A
Sugar 1.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Italian ice
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
2%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.