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Meatball vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Seed different?

  • Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, while Seed is higher in Fiber, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Seed covers your daily need of Fiber 119% more than Meatball.

Meatballs, meatless and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were 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.
Meatball
Meatball
0
:
10
Seed
Seed
Contains more Calcium +2424%
Contains more Iron +257.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +154.4%
Contains more Copper +30.9%
Contains more Selenium +6800%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Calcium +2424%
Contains more Iron +257.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +154.4%
Contains more Copper +30.9%
Contains more Selenium +6800%

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.
Meatball
Meatball
9
:
3
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin E +246%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.2%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +246%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
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3
Seed
Seed
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Water +900%
Contains more Fats +241.6%
Contains more Carbs +426.5%
Contains more Other +20%
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Water +900%
Contains more Fats +241.6%
Contains more Carbs +426.5%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
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2
Seed
Seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.309
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.309

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Seed Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 7.72g Seed
Protein 21g 16.54g Meatball
Fats 9g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 8g 42.12g Seed
Calories 197kcal 486kcal Seed
Sugar 1.25g Seed
Fiber 4.6g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 25mg 631mg Seed
Iron 2.16mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 18mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 344mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 180mg 407mg Seed
Sodium 550mg 16mg Seed
Zinc 1.8mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.706mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 0.8µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Seed
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.62mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.17mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 49µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 3.33g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 2.309g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.905g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.