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Meatball vs. Cutlet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Cutlet different?

  • Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Cutlet is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Cutlet covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 145% more than Meatball.
  • Cutlet is lower in Cholesterol.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared types were used in this article.

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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 +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.8%
Contains more Potassium +181.9%
Contains more Zinc +66%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.7
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 7% 64% 3% 24% 10% 49% 28% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Magnesium +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.8%
Contains more Potassium +181.9%
Contains more Zinc +66%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.7

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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Cutlet
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +745.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.5%
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 0% 362% 0% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 116% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +745.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1380.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Protein +61.7%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.3
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Fats +1380.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.4%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Protein +61.7%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4494%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
23% 15% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4494%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +318.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Cutlet Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 2.8g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 23.29g Cutlet
Fats 22.21g 1.5g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 7.3g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 117kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0.2g Cutlet
Fiber 2.3g 4.5g Cutlet
Calcium 80mg 22mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.7mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 3mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 56mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 105mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 371mg Cutlet
Zinc 1.66mg 1mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 18.09mg Cutlet
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.05mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 1.33mg Cutlet
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 26.29mg Cutlet
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.5mg Cutlet
Folate 36µg 2µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Cutlet
Trans Fat 0.577g 0g Cutlet
Saturated Fat 7.627g 0.3g Cutlet
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 0.2g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.8g Meatball
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Cutlet
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
108%
Cutlet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
18%
Cutlet

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cutlet
Cutlet contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.327g)
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.

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

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.