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Meatball vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Ravioli

  • Ravioli contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc than Meatball.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 40% higher.
  • Ravioli contains 22 times less Cholesterol than Meatball. Meatball contains 66mg of Cholesterol, while Ravioli contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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 Calcium +142.4%
Contains more Iron +139.2%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +361.1%
Contains more Manganese +60.2%
Contains more Selenium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 28% 11% 22% 21% 40% 10% 48% 23% 20%
Contains more Calcium +142.4%
Contains more Iron +139.2%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +378%
Contains more Potassium +27.6%
Contains more Zinc +361.1%
Contains more Manganese +60.2%
Contains more Selenium +337.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Copper +15.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 17% 0% 0% 19% 19% 20% 17% 24% 15% 4% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +480.6%
Contains more Fats +1431.7%
Contains more Carbs +69.2%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Equal in Other - 1.52
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +480.6%
Contains more Fats +1431.7%
Contains more Carbs +69.2%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Equal in Other - 1.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2098.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1738.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
55% 32% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.182 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2098.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1738.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Ravioli Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 12.34g Ravioli
Protein 14.4g 2.48g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 1.45g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 13.64g Ravioli
Calories 286kcal 77kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 3.72g Meatball
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 33mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 0.74mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 15mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 50mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 232mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 306mg Ravioli
Zinc 1.66mg 0.36mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.142mg Ravioli
Manganese 0.282mg 0.176mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 3.5µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 207IU Ravioli
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 10µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.85mg Ravioli
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.074mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.08mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 1.06mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.272mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.102mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 20µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.03µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 2.3µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 3mg Ravioli
Trans Fat 0.577g Ravioli
Saturated Fat 7.627g 0.723g Ravioli
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 0.418g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.182g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 0g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

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Meatball Ravioli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
13%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ravioli
Ravioli contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.904g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $3)
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

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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.