Meatball vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between meatball and pork Meat
- Meatball has more copper, vitamin B12, folate, and fiber, while pork Meat has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Pork Meat covers your daily need for selenium, 68% more than meatball.
- The amount of sodium in pork Meat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +316.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +536% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4675% |
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 | +2062.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +163.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +269.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +156.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +359.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +822.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 38.2µg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.111mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.739mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.57µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 7.432mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 0.506g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 57mg | 21% |
| Folate | 78µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 0g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.387mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 1.15mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 267mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Protein | 21g | 26.17g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 1.012mg | 10% |
| Fats | 9g | 3.51g | 8% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 421mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 2.42mg | 6% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 143kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 1.334g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 1.198g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.95mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 88.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.175mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.288mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.229mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.1mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
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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63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.