Meatball vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between meatball and pasta?
- Pasta has less copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, zinc, and vitamin B3 than meatball.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 68% higher.
- Meatball has 92 times more sodium than pasta. Meatball has 550mg of sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index than pasta.
We used Meatballs, meatless and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +659.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +221.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +446% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +348.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +971.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +307.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +757.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1190.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1664.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +987.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.093mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.209mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.14µg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 63mg | 40% |
| Protein | 21g | 5.15g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 0.429g | 28% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 6mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 18% | |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.034mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9g | 1.05g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 0.992mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 0.15g | 6% |
| Carbs | 8g | 24.93g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.183mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 0.124g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Folate | 78µg | 64µg | 4% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 131kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.275g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins