Meatball vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are meatball and smoothie different?
- Meatball is higher in vitamin B12, iron, fiber, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, smoothie is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for meatball is 53% higher.
- Smoothie has less saturated fat.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than smoothie (44).
Meatballs, meatless and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1340% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +206.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +525% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1621.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1076.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.7% |
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Carbs
~8.16g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.706mg | 78% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 78% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.24µg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 49% | |
| Protein | 21g | 1.22g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 31% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 24.5mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 0.15mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 29mg | 23% |
| Folate | 78µg | 20% | |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 0g | 18% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 9g | 0g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 0.816mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.082mg | 9% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 37kcal | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 0g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 180mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 25mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Carbs | 8g | 8.16g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 7.35g | N/A |
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 521mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)