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Meatball vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between meatball and potato chips

  • Meatball has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, and phosphorus, while potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 64% more than potato chips.
  • The amount of sodium in potato chips is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +272.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +608.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +912.5%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +426.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more WaterWater +2952.6%
Contains more FatsFats +284.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +561.3%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +349.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.167mg 64%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 12.17g 50%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 9.11mg 49%
Copper 0.706mg 0.306mg 44%
Saturated fat 1.425g 10.96g 43%
Fats 9g 34.6g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.66mg 35%
Potassium 180mg 1275mg 32%
Protein 21g 7g 28%
Phosphorus 344mg 165mg 26%
Sodium 550mg 8mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 9.84g 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Calories 197kcal 536kcal 17%
Carbs 8g 52.9g 15%
Selenium 0.8µg 8.1µg 13%
Magnesium 18mg 67mg 12%
Choline 88.4mg 37.5mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.827mg 8%
Folate 78µg 45µg 8%
Iron 2.16mg 1.63mg 7%
Zinc 1.8mg 1.09mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.402mg 2%
Fiber 4.6g 4.8g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.197mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 48.1g N/A
Calcium 25mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Meatball
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.