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Meatball vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between meatball and lamb ribs

  • Meatball has more manganese, phosphorus, and fiber, while lamb ribs has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium.
  • Lamb ribs covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 51% more than meatball.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb ribs is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1384.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.5%
~equal in Potassium ~271mg
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg
~equal in Copper ~0.115mg

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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 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% 0% 2% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +123%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg

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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more FatsFats +34.3%

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
47% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Lamb ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.23µg 51%
Sodium 666mg 73mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 6.75mg 23%
Saturated fat 7.627g 12.77g 23%
Zinc 1.66mg 3.49mg 17%
Protein 14.4g 21.12g 13%
Selenium 15.3µg 21.8µg 12%
Fats 22.21g 29.82g 12%
Manganese 0.282mg 0.019mg 11%
Phosphorus 239mg 166mg 10%
Cholesterol 66mg 97mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 2.17g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 9.188g 12.52g 8%
Choline 45.2mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.2µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.63mg 6%
Calcium 80mg 22mg 6%
Folate 36µg 15µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.09mg 4%
Calories 286kcal 359kcal 4%
Carbs 8.06g 0g 3%
Magnesium 31mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Iron 1.77mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Copper 0.123mg 0.115mg 1%
Potassium 296mg 271mg 1%
Net carbs 5.76g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 3.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.577g N/A
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.642mg 0%
Lysine 1.865mg 0%
Methionine 0.542mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0%
Valine 1.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.669mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Lamb ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.143g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
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 ($)

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. Lamb ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.