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Meatball vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are meatball and rib eye steak different?

  • Meatball is higher in vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus; however, rib eye steak is richer in selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 72% higher.
  • Meatball contains 10 times more sodium than rib eye steak. While meatball contains 550mg of sodium, rib eye steak contains only 54mg.

Meatballs, meatless and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +782.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3612.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.24mg

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 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1630%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1221.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.536mg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +39900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +142.3%
~equal in Water ~54.49g

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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +354.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +380.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.071mg 72%
Copper 0.706mg 0.08mg 70%
Selenium 0.8µg 29.7µg 53%
Saturated fat 1.425g 9.684g 38%
Zinc 1.8mg 5.91mg 37%
Phosphorus 344mg 152mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.1µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 1.027g 24%
Sodium 550mg 54mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 10.519g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.477mg 21%
Fats 9g 21.81g 20%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Folate 78µg 6µg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.908mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.1mg 11%
Choline 88.4mg 48.8mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.287mg 6%
Protein 21g 23.69g 5%
Calories 197kcal 291kcal 5%
Manganese 0.08mg 3%
Carbs 8g 0g 3%
Potassium 180mg 260mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.536mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Iron 2.16mg 2.24mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 11mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Rib eye steak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.259g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.