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Meatball vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between meatball and white bread

  • Meatball has more copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B1, choline, and vitamin E, while white bread has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for copper is 67% higher.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +599%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +476%
Contains more IronIron +67.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2650%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.536mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.3%
Contains more FatsFats +170.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.3%
Contains more OtherOther +102%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +517.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball White bread DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.101mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Selenium 0.8µg 22µg 39%
Phosphorus 344mg 98mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.533mg 34%
Protein 21g 8.85g 24%
Manganese 0.536mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 1.602g 20%
Iron 2.16mg 3.61mg 18%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Carbs 8g 49.42g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.78mg 14%
Choline 88.4mg 14.6mg 13%
Calcium 25mg 144mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.22mg 10%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.74mg 10%
Fats 9g 3.33g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.087mg 9%
Fiber 4.6g 2.7g 8%
Folate 78µg 111µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.599g 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.698g 3%
Calories 197kcal 266kcal 3%
Sodium 550mg 490mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.243mg 2%
Potassium 180mg 126mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.536mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball White bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.727g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.