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.
| 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% |
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 | +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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
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% |
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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
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
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.