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Meatball vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Beef Liver different?

  • Beef Liver is higher than Meatball in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2899% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball is lower in Cholesterol.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more IronIron +269.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +11512.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +219.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.9%

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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
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 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43343.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +403.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6958%
Contains more FolateFolate +602.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +842.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more FatsFats +322.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.9%
~equal in Water ~58.81g
~equal in Other ~1.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +717.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Beef Liver Opinion
Calories 286kcal 191kcal Meatball
Protein 14.4g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 22.21g 5.26g Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.76g 5.13g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 5.13g Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 396mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 31mg 21mg Meatball
Calcium 80mg 6mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 352mg Beef Liver
Iron 1.77mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Sugar 3.47g 0g Beef Liver
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Zinc 1.66mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 497mg Beef Liver
Sodium 666mg 79mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 73IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 22µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.282mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 15.3µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.194mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 1µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 8.2µg 3.3µg Meatball
Folate 36µg 253µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.577g 0.365g Beef Liver
Choline 45.2mg 426mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 7.627g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 1.124g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.109g Meatball
Tryptophan 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg Beef Liver
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.017g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0.011g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g 0.659g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Beef Liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Meatball
1003%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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/171638/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.