Pork leg vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pork leg and meatball
- Pork leg has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B12, iron, manganese, fiber, and calcium.
- Pork leg covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 50% more than meatball.
- Meatball has 2 times less vitamin B6 than pork leg. Pork leg has 0.401mg of vitamin B6, while meatball has 0.202mg.
- Pork leg contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.
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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 ZincZinc | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1126.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +441.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.188g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.136mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 666mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 15.3µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 1µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.202mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.77mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.282mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 3.346g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 3.108mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.2µg | 7% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 239mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 14.4g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 7.627g | 5% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 22.21g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.924mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 9.188g | 2% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 286kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 1.66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 315mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.47g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.07g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.815g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
42%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.087g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 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.