Meatball vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between meatball and lettuce
- Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and choline; however, lettuce is higher in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 148% more than meatball.
- Lettuce has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of lettuce is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2334.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1086.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
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 | +686.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +273.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1444.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +525% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5590.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.029mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.07mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 29mg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 370µg | 41% |
| Protein | 21g | 1.36g | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 0.082g | 31% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 28mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 0.86mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 0.18mg | 15% |
| Fats | 9g | 0.15g | 14% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 13.6mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 0.375mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 1.3g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.25mg | 11% | |
| Folate | 78µg | 38µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 15kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.09mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 0.02g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 0.006g | 5% |
| Carbs | 8g | 2.87g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 25mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Potassium | 180mg | 194mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)