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Meatball vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Vegetable?

  • Meatball is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, and Zinc, yet Vegetable is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 72% higher.
  • Vegetable contains less Sodium.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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
6
:
3
Vegetable
Vegetable
Contains more Iron +163.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +574.5%
Contains more Zinc +267.3%
Contains more Copper +750.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Equal in Calcium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 169
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Vegetable
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Contains more Iron +163.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +574.5%
Contains more Zinc +267.3%
Contains more Copper +750.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Equal in Calcium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 169

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
8
:
3
Vegetable
Vegetable
Contains more Vitamin E +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Folate +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vegetable
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
Contains more Vitamin E +355.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.3%
Contains more Folate +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Vegetable
Vegetable
Contains more Protein +634.3%
Contains more Fats +5900%
Contains more Other +497%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Vegetable
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +634.3%
Contains more Fats +5900%
Contains more Other +497%
Contains more Carbs +63.6%
Contains more Water +43.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Vegetable
Vegetable
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6380.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Vegetable
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21780%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6380.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Vegetable Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 8.69g Vegetable
Protein 21g 2.86g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.15g Meatball
Carbs 8g 13.09g Vegetable
Calories 197kcal 65kcal Meatball
Sugar 1.25g 3.12g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 4.4g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 25mg
Iron 2.16mg 0.82mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Vegetable
Phosphorus 344mg 51mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 169mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 35mg Vegetable
Zinc 1.8mg 0.49mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.083mg Meatball
Manganese 0.379mg Vegetable
Selenium 0.8µg 0.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 0IU 4277IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 214µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.38mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Vegetable
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.071mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.12mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.851mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.151mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.074mg Meatball
Folate 78µg 19µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.029mg Vegetable
Threonine 0.115mg Vegetable
Isoleucine 0.139mg Vegetable
Leucine 0.19mg Vegetable
Lysine 0.17mg Vegetable
Methionine 0.034mg Vegetable
Phenylalanine 0.12mg Vegetable
Valine 0.149mg Vegetable
Histidine 0.073mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.031g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.01g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.072g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Vegetable
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
36%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.