Meatball vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between meatball and lamb
- Meatball has more vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus; however, lamb has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 70% higher.
- Lamb has 8 times less sodium than meatball. Meatball has 550mg of sodium, while lamb has 72mg.
Food types used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +47.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +493.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +147.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3200% |
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 | +1135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +838% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +387.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +303.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.1mg | 70% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.119mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 26.4µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 2.55µg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 8.83g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 6.66mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 4.46mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 188mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 1.51g | 21% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 72mg | 21% |
| Fats | 9g | 20.94g | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 0g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 8.82g | 17% |
| Folate | 78µg | 18µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Protein | 21g | 24.52g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 294kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 310mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 1.88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.6µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.66mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 25mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 93.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
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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