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Meatball vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Meatball and Walnut?

  • Meatball is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Choline, yet Walnut is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 98% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Walnut is lower.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Nuts, walnuts, english types 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.
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Walnut
Contains more Calcium +292%
Contains more Iron +34.7%
Contains more Magnesium +777.8%
Contains more Potassium +145%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +71.7%
Contains more Copper +124.6%
Contains more Selenium +512.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Calcium +292%
Contains more Iron +34.7%
Contains more Magnesium +777.8%
Contains more Potassium +145%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +71.7%
Contains more Copper +124.6%
Contains more Selenium +512.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346

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.
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Walnut
Contains more Vitamin E +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.5%
Contains more Folate +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.5%
Contains more Folate +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Contains more Water +1325.1%
Contains more Other +124.7%
Contains more Fats +624.6%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Contains more Water +1325.1%
Contains more Other +124.7%
Contains more Fats +624.6%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +911%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +911%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 21g 15.23g Meatball
Fats 9g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 8g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 197kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 1.25g 2.61g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 25mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 2.16mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 18mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 344mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 180mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 550mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 1.8mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.706mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 0.8µg 4.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.7mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.341mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.15mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.125mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 78µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 1.425g 6.126g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Walnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Meatball
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.701g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.