Meatball vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between meatball and potato salad?
- Meatball is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and manganese, yet potato salad is richer in vitamin C.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 42% higher.
- Meatball has 5 times more zinc than potato salad. Meatball has 1.66mg of zinc, while potato salad has 0.31mg.
- Potato salad contains less saturated fat.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.
We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 | +106.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +435.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +359.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +179.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +273.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +45.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 0µg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 7.627g | 1.429g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 239mg | 52mg | 27% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 2.68g | 23% |
| Fats | 22.21g | 8.2g | 22% |
| Selenium | 15.3µg | 4.1µg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.188g | 2.48g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.65mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 0.89mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.06mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.66mg | 0.31mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 8% | |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.101mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.534mg | 8% |
| Folate | 36µg | 7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 143kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 666mg | 529mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.141mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 3.737g | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.06g | 11.17g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 68mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 254mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.118mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 32µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.76g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.47g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 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 |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +437.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +270.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.7% |
