Meatball vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are meatball and steak different?
- Meatball is higher in vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus; however, steak is richer in selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 72% higher.
- Meatball contains 9 times more sodium than steak. While meatball contains 550mg of sodium, steak contains only 58mg.
Meatballs, meatless and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +108.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +730.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3875% |
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 | +1167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +640.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +420.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +319.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.074mg | 72% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.085mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 31.8µg | 56% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 6.34mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 8.443g | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 2.2µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 163mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 0.896g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.5mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 58mg | 21% |
| Folate | 78µg | 6µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 0g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 9.171g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 5.149mg | 17% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 9g | 19.02g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 21g | 24.85g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.301mg | 7% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 271kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 279mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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.