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Meatball vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Summer sausage

  • Meatball has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B1.
  • Summer sausage covers your daily Sodium needs 36% more than Meatball.
  • Summer sausage has 12 times less Fiber than Meatball. Meatball has 2.3g of Fiber, while Summer sausage has 0.2g.
  • Meatball contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese.

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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% 24% 18% 85% 23% 61% 76% 193% 4.2% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +781.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104%
Contains more IronIron +27.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.5%
~equal in Calcium ~81mg

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 0% 45% 0% 9% 62% 37% 54% 46% 30% 216% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +414.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +926%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.9mg

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
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342.9%
Contains more WaterWater +48.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.9%
Contains more FatsFats +70.7%
Contains more OtherOther +179.5%

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
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.02g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Summer sausage Opinion
Calories 286kcal 426kcal Summer sausage
Protein 14.4g 19.43g Summer sausage
Fats 22.21g 37.91g Summer sausage
Net carbs 5.76g 1.62g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 1.82g Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 89mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 12IU Summer sausage
Magnesium 31mg 13mg Meatball
Calcium 80mg 81mg Summer sausage
Potassium 296mg 206mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Sugar 3.47g 0.12g Summer sausage
Fiber 2.3g 0.2g Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.07mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 2.25mg Summer sausage
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 178mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 1483mg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A 22µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.3µg Summer sausage
Manganese 0.282mg 0.032mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 7.5µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.249mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.16mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 2.9mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.76mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.13mg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.73µg Summer sausage
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 36µg 7µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Summer sausage
Choline 45.2mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 7.627g 10.47g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 13.68g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 3.02g Meatball
Tryptophan 0.15mg Summer sausage
Threonine 0.54mg Summer sausage
Isoleucine 0.62mg Summer sausage
Leucine 1.1mg Summer sausage
Lysine 1.16mg Summer sausage
Methionine 0.36mg Summer sausage
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Summer sausage
Valine 0.69mg Summer sausage
Histidine 0.47mg Summer sausage
Fructose 0.21g 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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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Summer sausage
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
39%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 817mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.843g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.