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Meatball vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between meatball and black pepper

  • Meatball has more vitamin B12; however, black pepper is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for manganese is 542% more.
  • Black pepper contains less saturated fat.
  • Black pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of black pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Spices, pepper, black.

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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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +451.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +453.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +349%
Contains more IronIron +448.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +981.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4422.3%

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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 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 0% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1896.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.6%
Contains more FatsFats +581.3%
Contains more WaterWater +330.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +693.4%
Contains more OtherOther +498.8%

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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1143.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
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
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +570.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +275%
~equal in Fructose ~0.23g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Black pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 0.282mg 12.753mg 542%
Copper 0.123mg 1.33mg 134%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 163.7µg 130%
Iron 1.77mg 9.71mg 99%
Fiber 2.3g 25.3g 92%
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg 42%
Calcium 80mg 443mg 36%
Magnesium 31mg 171mg 33%
Potassium 296mg 1329mg 30%
Fats 22.21g 3.26g 29%
Sodium 666mg 20mg 28%
Saturated fat 7.627g 1.392g 28%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 9.188g 0.739g 21%
Carbs 8.06g 63.95g 19%
Selenium 15.3µg 4.9µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.998g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 1.143mg 12%
Phosphorus 239mg 158mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 1.399mg 10%
Protein 14.4g 10.39g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.291mg 7%
Choline 45.2mg 11.3mg 6%
Folate 36µg 17µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.04mg 4%
Zinc 1.66mg 1.19mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.18mg 4%
Calories 286kcal 251kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.108mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 22µg 27µg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Net carbs 5.76g 38.65g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 3.47g 0.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.577g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.21g 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.152g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Black pepper
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
36%
Meatball
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.235g)
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/171638/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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