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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.
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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +754.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.9mg

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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.85mg

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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-653.3%
Contains more FatsFats +18.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
~equal in Protein ~14.07g

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
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~7.27g

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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.26µg 31%
Sodium 666mg 64mg 26%
Phosphorus 239mg 112mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 5.68g 16%
Cholesterol 66mg 99mg 11%
Manganese 0.282mg 0.033mg 11%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Choline 45.2mg 8%
Folate 36µg 5µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.047mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 7%
Fats 22.21g 26.24g 6%
Calcium 80mg 18mg 6%
Selenium 15.3µg 12µg 6%
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg 5%
Potassium 296mg 137mg 5%
Vitamin A 22µg 65µg 5%
Magnesium 31mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.191mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.608mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.188g 10.55g 3%
Carbs 8.06g 0g 3%
Zinc 1.66mg 1.86mg 2%
Saturated fat 7.627g 7.27g 2%
Iron 1.77mg 1.9mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.17mg 2%
Calories 286kcal 297kcal 1%
Protein 14.4g 14.07g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.85mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.3mg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Net carbs 5.76g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.577g N/A
Tryptophan 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.348mg 0%
Fructose 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.03g 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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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Chicken neck
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
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.