Meatball vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between meatball and beefsteak?
- Meatball is richer in manganese and fiber, yet beefsteak is richer in vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and choline.
- Beefsteak's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 29% higher.
- Beefsteak contains less sodium.
We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.
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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 | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3033.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +412.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +189.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +47% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +690.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +497.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.585mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 4.85mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 57mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 28.8µg | 25% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 26.72g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 6.978mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 0.56g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.38µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.009mg | 12% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 15.11g | 11% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 101.8mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 5.951g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.527mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Folate | 36µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 6.298g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 1.6µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 213mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 79mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 250kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.63mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 296mg | 340mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.23mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.309mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
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
36%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.676g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.