Meatball vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Meatball and Ham?
- Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Fiber, and Folate, yet Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
- Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 52% higher.
- Ham contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +422.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +454.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +301.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +437.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +250.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +519.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 14.4g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 22.21g | 5.53g |
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| Net carbs | 5.76g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 1.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 287mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.48mg |
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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 | 2.88mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 239mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 666mg | 1203mg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 15.3µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g |
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| Choline | 45.2mg | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.188g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 0.54g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg |
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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 |
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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 Carbs 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.817g)
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.