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Meatball vs. Scrapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Meatball and Scrapple

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, while Scrapple has more Vitamin A, and Copper.
  • Scrapple covers your daily need of Vitamin A 67% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball contains 11 times more Calcium than Scrapple. While Meatball contains 80mg of Calcium, Scrapple contains only 7mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Scrapple is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Scrapple, pork.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 2.1% 14% 71% 71% 29% 33% 63% 0% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.89mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 125% 3% 9% 29% 66% 43% 0% 28% 39% 8.5% 3.8% 39%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2757.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.7%
Contains more FatsFats +60.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.4%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
~equal in Other ~1.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.664 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
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Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +705%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Scrapple Opinion
Calories 286kcal 213kcal Meatball
Protein 14.4g 8.06g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 13.87g Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Scrapple
Net carbs 5.76g 13.76g Scrapple
Carbs 8.06g 14.06g Scrapple
Cholesterol 66mg 49mg Scrapple
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU Scrapple
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Meatball
Calcium 80mg 7mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 158mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.89mg Scrapple
Sugar 3.47g 0.2g Scrapple
Fiber 2.3g 0.3g Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.212mg Scrapple
Zinc 1.66mg 1.06mg Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 76mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 482mg Scrapple
Vitamin A 73IU 2086IU Scrapple
Vitamin A 22µg 626µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.15mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Scrapple
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 17.4µg Scrapple
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.116mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.287mg Scrapple
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 2.273mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.12mg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.31µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 3.4µg Meatball
Folate 36µg 5µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Scrapple
Choline 45.2mg 72.4mg Scrapple
Saturated Fat 7.627g 4.732g Scrapple
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 6.156g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.664g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Scrapple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Meatball
31%
Scrapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
39%
Scrapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.895g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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