Meatball vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Meatball and Barbecue chicken
- Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber, while Barbecue chicken has more Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
- Meatball covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 22% more than Barbecue chicken.
- The amount of Sodium in Barbecue chicken is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5540% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +507.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6616.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
2.25 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
0.87 g
Maltose:
0.27 g
Galactose:
0.04 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1100% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3925% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +425% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 286kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 14.4g | 22.51g |
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| Fats | 22.21g | 15.08g |
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| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 0.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 127mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 255mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.95mg |
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| Sugar | 3.47g | 0.12g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.78mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g | 0g |
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| Phosphorus | 239mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 666mg | 335mg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.005mg |
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| Selenium | 15.3µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 5.732mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g | 0.078g |
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| Choline | 45.2mg | 62.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 3.927g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.188g | 6.446g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 2.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 0.657mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.853mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 1.75mg |
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| Methionine | 0.565mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg |
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| Valine | 0.935mg |
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| Histidine | 0.592mg |
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| Fructose | 0.21g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g |
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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
35%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)