Meatball vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between meatball and lamb leg
- Meatball has more manganese, phosphorus, fiber, and calcium, while lamb leg has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium.
- Lamb leg covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 63% more than meatball.
- The amount of sodium in lamb leg is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +788.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.3% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.9% |
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Saturated fat
~7.43g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 2.5µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 56mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 6.26mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 3.32mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 1.35g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 20.7µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 170mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 17.07g | 8% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 80mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 17.91g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Folate | 36µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 230kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 7.43g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 249mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.66mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.197g)
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 ($)