Meatball vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between meatball and pork spare ribs
- Meatball has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, manganese, and iron; however, pork spare ribs are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Pork spare ribs cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 29% more than meatball.
- Pork spare ribs have 28 times less manganese than meatball. Meatball has 0.282mg of manganese, while pork spare ribs have 0.01mg.
- Pork spare ribs contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, 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 | +93.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +94.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2720% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +50.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +163.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +32.1% |
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:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +20.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.47g
~equal in
Fats
~23.4g
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
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.529g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.542g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.574mg | 29% |
Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0.38µg | 26% |
Sodium | 666mg | 81mg | 25% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.319mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 239mg | 141mg | 14% |
Selenium | 15.3µg | 22µg | 12% |
Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.01mg | 12% |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 91IU | 11% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 2.3µg | 11% |
Iron | 1.77mg | 0.91mg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 4.662mg | 10% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
Folate | 36µg | 0µg | 9% |
Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.5mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 0µg | 7% |
Calcium | 80mg | 15mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.625mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.123mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 66mg | 80mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 31mg | 16mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 3.953g | 4% |
Choline | 45.2mg | 59.7mg | 3% |
Carbs | 8.06g | 0g | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 8.542g | 2% |
Potassium | 296mg | 242mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 22µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.251mg | 2% |
Protein | 14.4g | 15.47g | 2% |
Fats | 22.21g | 23.4g | 2% |
Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
Calories | 286kcal | 277kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 5.76g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.47g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.577g | 0.222g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 7.627g | 7.529g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.163mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.761mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.318mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.435mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.65mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.668mg | 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 | 0.081g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | 0.079g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | 3.146g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pork spare ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.