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.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of Italian sausage is 28.
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.
| 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% |
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 | +120% |
| 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% |
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:
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
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
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% |
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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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.623mg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 17.108g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.3µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 10.195g | 12% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 22µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 170mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 19.12g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.1g | 9% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 27.31g | 8% |
| Folate | 36µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 4.165mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.39mg | 7% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 78.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 3.4µg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.43mg | 4% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 344kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 743mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 57mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 3.518g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Potassium | 296mg | 304mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.47g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.792mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.522mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.804mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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