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Meatball vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Italian sausage

  • Meatball has more Phosphorus, Fiber, and Folate, while Italian sausage has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Italian sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 41% higher.
  • Italian sausage contains 23 times less Fiber than Meatball. Meatball contains 2.3g of Fiber, while Italian sausage contains 0.1g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Meatball is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +44%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.8%
~equal in Potassium ~304mg

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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +73%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg

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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.8%
Contains more FatsFats +23%
Contains more OtherOther +30.7%

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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.518g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 286kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 14.4g 19.12g Italian sausage
Fats 22.21g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Italian sausage
Net carbs 5.76g 4.17g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 4.27g Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 2IU 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Meatball
Calcium 80mg 21mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.77mg 1.43mg Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 1.86g Italian sausage
Fiber 2.3g 0.1g Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 2.39mg Italian sausage
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 170mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 743mg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 16IU Meatball
Vitamin A 22µg 10µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.25mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 4.165mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.3µg Italian sausage
Vitamin K 8.2µg 3.4µg Meatball
Folate 36µg 5µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Italian sausage
Choline 45.2mg 78.2mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 7.627g 10.195g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.792mg Italian sausage
Isoleucine 0.731mg Italian sausage
Leucine 1.343mg Italian sausage
Lysine 1.522mg Italian sausage
Methionine 0.486mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Italian sausage
Valine 0.804mg Italian sausage
Histidine 0.577mg Italian sausage
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Italian sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Meatball
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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
  2. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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