Pork loin vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pork loin and meatball
- Pork loin has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B12, iron, manganese, and fiber.
- Pork loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 64% more.
- Pork loin contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than meatball. Pork loin contains 0.472mg of vitamin B6, while meatball contains 0.202mg.
- Pork loin contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2463.6% |
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 | +562.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.136mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 33.2µg | 15.3µg | 33% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 666mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.202mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 1µg | 20% |
| Fats | 12.58g | 22.21g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.36g | 7.627g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 3.346g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.282mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 1.77mg | 12% |
| Protein | 19.74g | 14.4g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 3.108mg | 9% |
| Folate | 1µg | 36µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.61g | 9.188g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 197mg | 239mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 0.924mg | 4% |
| Choline | 69.7mg | 45.2mg | 4% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 286kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 296mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.74mg | 1.66mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.891mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.064mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.267g)
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.