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Meatball vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Chicken neck?

  • Chicken neck has less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Selenium than Meatball.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 31% higher.
  • Chicken neck contains less Sodium.

We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw 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 Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.4%
Contains more Potassium +116.1%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +754.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Equal in Iron - 1.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +138.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.4%
Contains more Potassium +116.1%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +754.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Equal in Iron - 1.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.85
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Protein - 14.07
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Protein - 14.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.27
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.27

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chicken neck Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 14.07g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 26.24g Chicken neck
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 297kcal Chicken neck
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Chicken neck
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 18mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.9mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 112mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 137mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 64mg Chicken neck
Zinc 1.66mg 1.86mg Chicken neck
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.033mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 12µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 216IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 65µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.3mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.047mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.191mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.608mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.85mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.17mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 5µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.26µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.137mg Chicken neck
Threonine 0.545mg Chicken neck
Isoleucine 0.588mg Chicken neck
Leucine 0.933mg Chicken neck
Lysine 1.005mg Chicken neck
Methionine 0.332mg Chicken neck
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Chicken neck
Valine 0.641mg Chicken neck
Histidine 0.348mg Chicken neck
Cholesterol 66mg 99mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Chicken neck
Saturated Fat 7.627g 7.27g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.06g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.02g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.03g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 10.55g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 5.68g Chicken neck
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 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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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Chicken neck
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
22%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.357g)
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 ($)

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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.