Meatball vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are meatball and wafer different?
- Meatball is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, choline, and vitamin B6; however, wafer is richer in iron, selenium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 61% higher.
- Meatball contains 17 times more vitamin B12 than wafer. While meatball contains 1.5µg of vitamin B12, wafer contains only 0.09µg.
- Meatball has less saturated fat.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index (0) than wafer (61).
Meatballs, meatless and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 CopperCopper | +52.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +612.5% |
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 | +140.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +362.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +292.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +518.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1188.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +808.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.203mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.09µg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 132mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.696mg | 30% | |
| Protein | 21g | 6.6g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.463mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 4.01mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 8g | 72.7g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 4.241g | 13% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 14.3mg | 13% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 433kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.051mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 5.7µg | 9% |
| Fats | 9g | 14.2g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 53mg | 8% |
| Folate | 78µg | 47µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 4.865g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.72mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 3.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 4.153g | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 2.858mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.381mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 580mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.816g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.