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Meatball vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are meatball and roe different?

  • Meatball is higher in copper, vitamin B1, and fiber; however, roe is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 418% higher.
  • Roe has less sodium.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than roe (27).

Meatballs, meatless and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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%
Roe
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more IronIron +180.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +451.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6362.5%

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.
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%
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +669.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.185mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +316.7%
Contains more OtherOther +53.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.3%
~equal in Fats ~8.23g
~equal in Water ~58.63g

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
Roe
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.129g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 11.54µg 418%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 0.8µg 51.7µg 93%
Copper 0.706mg 0.128mg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.949mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.277mg 55%
Phosphorus 344mg 515mg 24%
Sodium 550mg 117mg 19%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Iron 2.16mg 0.77mg 17%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Protein 21g 28.62g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.154mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 3.404g 8%
Zinc 1.8mg 1.28mg 5%
Folate 78µg 92µg 4%
Potassium 180mg 283mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.425g 1.866g 2%
Carbs 8g 1.92g 2%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 2.192mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Fats 9g 8.23g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.185mg 1%
Calories 197kcal 204kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.4g 1.92g N/A
Calcium 25mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 2.129g 0%
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.441g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $100)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.