Meatball vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between meatball and ground beef?
- Meatball is higher in manganese, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B5, yet ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 62% more.
- The amount of sodium in ground beef is lower.
We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3033.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +711.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +182.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +149% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61.9% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44% |
~equal in
Water
~58.37g
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +720.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 286kcal | 241kcal |
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| Protein | 14.4g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 22.21g | 15.37g |
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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 | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.27mg |
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| Sugar | 3.47g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 5.84mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 239mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 666mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 15.3µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 45.2mg | 73.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 0.408g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.008g |
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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?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)