Meatball vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are meatball and turkey meat different?
- Meatball is richer in vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, fiber, and phosphorus, while turkey meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 74% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat is lower in sodium.
Meatballs, meatless and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +78.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +659.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3625% |
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 | +2371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1984.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +47.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +282.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13233.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +733.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36% |
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Water
~63.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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 | 0.045mg | 74% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.093mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 29.8µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 9.573mg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 109mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.616mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.02µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 103mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 0g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 223mg | 17% |
| Folate | 78µg | 9µg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 2.119g | 17% |
| Protein | 21g | 28.55g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.07mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.948mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 2.48mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.281mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 2.155g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8g | 0.06g | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 239mg | 2% |
| Fats | 9g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 15IU | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 2.647g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 197kcal | 189kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 87.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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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.