Meatball vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Meatball and Turkey meat different?
- Meatball is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Iron, while Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Choline.
- Turkey meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 40% more than Meatball.
- Turkey meat is lower in Sodium.
Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +471.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1914.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.4% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +200.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13333.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +245.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +247.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 286kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 14.4g | 28.55g |
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| Fats | 22.21g | 7.39g |
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| Net carbs | 5.76g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 8.06g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 109mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 15IU |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 296mg | 239mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.09mg |
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| Sugar | 3.47g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.093mg |
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| Zinc | 1.66mg | 2.48mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 239mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 666mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin A | 73IU | 39IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.282mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 15.3µg | 29.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.281mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.108mg | 9.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 0.948mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.202mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 1.02µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.577g | 0.101g |
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| Choline | 45.2mg | 87.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.627g | 2.155g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.188g | 2.647g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.346g | 2.119g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 1.004mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.796mg |
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| Leucine | 1.925mg |
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| Lysine | 2.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg |
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| Valine | 0.902mg |
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| Histidine | 0.749mg |
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| Fructose | 0.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | 0.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | 1.841g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.472g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.