Meatball vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between meatball and pancake
- Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and folate; however, pancake is higher in selenium and calcium.
- Meatball covers your daily copper needs 73% more than pancake.
- Pancake contains 7 times less vitamin B12 than meatball. Meatball contains 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while pancake contains 0.22µg.
- The glycemic index of pancake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, meatless and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1340.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +776% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1762.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +334.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +581.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +228.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~9.7g
~equal in
Water
~52.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.447g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.049mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.201mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.22µg | 53% |
| Protein | 21g | 6.4g | 29% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 14.9µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 159mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 219mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 18% | |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.046mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
| Folate | 78µg | 38µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 8g | 28.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 1.567mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.281mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 439mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 1.8mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 2.122g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.405mg | 2% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 227kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Fats | 9g | 9.7g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 2.474g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 4.447g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)