Meatball vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between meatball and pork belly?
- Meatball is higher in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, selenium, manganese, and fiber, yet pork belly is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Pork belly's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 59% more.
- The amount of sodium in pork belly is lower.
We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Pork, fresh, belly, raw types in this article.
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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 | +675% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +260.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.5% |
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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.7% |
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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 19.33g | 53% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 53.01g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 24.7g | 39% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 32mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.396mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 108mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.52mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 5.65g | 15% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 8µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.256mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.006mg | 12% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 518kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 9.34g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 4.647mg | 10% |
| Folate | 36µg | 1µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 5mg | 8% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.84µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 1.02mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 185mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.242mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 3.47g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| 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 |
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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork belly is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)