Meatball vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Meatball and Chicken meat
- Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Folate, while Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Chicken meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 34% higher.
- The amount of Sodium in Chicken meat is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +241.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.8% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-574.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +72.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 286kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 14.4g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 22.21g | 13.6g |
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| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.26mg |
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| Sugar | 3.47g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.94mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 239mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 666mg | 82mg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 15.3µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g |
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| Choline | 45.2mg | 65.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 3.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.188g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 2.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.802mg |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.02g |
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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 |
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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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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.