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Meatball vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Beef broiled

  • Meatball has more Manganese, and Fiber, however, Beef broiled is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 68% more than Meatball.
  • Beef broiled contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Meatball
Meatball
5
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5
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +2250%
Contains more Iron +46.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +280.1%
Contains more Selenium +40.5%
Equal in Potassium - 318
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Beef broiled
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Copper +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +2250%
Contains more Iron +46.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +280.1%
Contains more Selenium +40.5%
Equal in Potassium - 318

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.
Meatball
Meatball
8
:
3
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Vitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Beef broiled
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +164%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +144.1%
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Equal in Water - 57.98
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Beef broiled
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +144.1%
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Beef broiled
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%

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 broiled
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 22.21g 15.41g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 250kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Beef broiled
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 18mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 31mg 21mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 198mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 666mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 1.66mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.123mg 0.085mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.012mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 73IU 9IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 3µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.12mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.046mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.176mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.658mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 36µg 9µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 66mg 88mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g 0.572g Beef broiled
Saturated Fat 7.627g 5.895g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 6.668g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.484g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.044g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Beef broiled
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
36%
Meatball
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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 broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.