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Meatball vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Tomato sauce different?

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Tomato sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Meatball is 42% higher.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Meatball
Meatball
8
:
2
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +785.2%
Contains more Zinc +654.5%
Contains more Manganese +149.6%
Contains more Selenium +2450%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Equal in Potassium - 297
Equal in Copper - 0.115
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Tomato sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +471.4%
Contains more Iron +84.4%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +785.2%
Contains more Zinc +654.5%
Contains more Manganese +149.6%
Contains more Selenium +2450%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Equal in Potassium - 297
Equal in Copper - 0.115

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.
Meatball
Meatball
9
:
3
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Meatball
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%
Tomato sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Protein +1100%
Contains more Fats +7303.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Tomato sauce
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +1100%
Contains more Fats +7303.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Contains more Other +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20781.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2665.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Tomato sauce
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20781.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2665.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
5
:
2
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +585.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +13%
Contains more Fructose +695.2%
Meatball
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
Tomato sauce
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +585.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +13%
Contains more Fructose +695.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 3.81g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 1.2g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 0.3g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 5.31g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 24kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.47g 3.56g Meatball
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 14mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 0.96mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 15mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 27mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 666mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 1.66mg 0.22mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.115mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.113mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 0.6µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 22µg
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.024mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.065mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 0.991mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.309mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.098mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 9µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg 2.8µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0.577g 0g Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 7.627g 0.041g Tomato sauce
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 0.044g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.121g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.586g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.