Meatball vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are meatball and mixed nuts different?
- Meatball is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, mixed nuts are richer in selenium, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for meatball is 63% higher.
- Meatball contains 110 times more sodium than mixed nuts. While meatball contains 550mg of sodium, mixed nuts contain only 5mg.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than mixed nuts (24).
Meatballs, meatless and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +1172.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +368% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +251.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +20.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +28.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +86.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4137.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +396.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +70% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +352% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater | +2688.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +499.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.1% |
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Protein
~20.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1202% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.2% |
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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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 2.04mg | 89% | |
Fats | 9g | 53.95g | 69% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 14.612g | 66% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 28.488g | 66% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.189mg | 62% |
Selenium | 0.8µg | 33.9µg | 60% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 229mg | 50% |
Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 7.82mg | 41% |
Saturated fat | 1.425g | 8.711g | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 7.709mg | 33% |
Sodium | 550mg | 5mg | 24% |
Copper | 0.706mg | 0.907mg | 22% |
Calories | 197kcal | 607kcal | 21% |
Phosphorus | 344mg | 456mg | 16% |
Zinc | 1.8mg | 3.36mg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
Potassium | 180mg | 632mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.352mg | 12% |
Fiber | 4.6g | 7g | 10% |
Calcium | 25mg | 117mg | 9% |
Choline | 88.4mg | 52mg | 7% |
Iron | 2.16mg | 2.61mg | 6% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
Carbs | 8g | 21.05g | 4% |
Starch | 4.2g | 2% | |
Protein | 21g | 20.04g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.196mg | 1% |
Folate | 78µg | 83µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.4g | 14.05g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.25g | 4.15g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.055g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.703mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.656mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.182mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.001mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g | N/A |
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%

50%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%

139%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?

Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.