Meatball vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Meatball and Luncheon meat?
- Meatball is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, and Calcium, yet Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Luncheon meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 42% higher.
- Luncheon meat contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 | +72.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +662.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150.3% |
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 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.4% |
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:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +675% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.9% |
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
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +61.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 286kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 14.4g | 17.5g |
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| Fats | 22.21g | 12.77g |
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| Net carbs | 5.76g | 1.04g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 1.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 300mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.97mg |
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| Sugar | 3.47g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.15mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 239mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 666mg | 820mg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 15.3µg | 38.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 5.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g |
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| Choline | 45.2mg | 63.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 3.944g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.188g | 5.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 1.565g |
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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 | 0.055g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
35%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.