Pork vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pork and meatball
- Pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, meatball has more vitamin B12, manganese, iron, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork is 62% higher.
- Meatball has 3 times less selenium than pork. Pork has 45.3µg of selenium, while meatball has 15.3µg.
- Pork is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +196.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3033.3% |
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 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +544.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.136mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 15.3µg | 55% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 666mg | 26% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 14.4g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.202mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 3.346g | 14% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 22.21g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 1µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.282mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 3.108mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.77mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 7.627g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 45.2mg | 9% |
| Folate | 5µg | 36µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 9.188g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.66mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.1µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 2IU | 6% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 66mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.924mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 296mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 286kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 239mg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 31mg | 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 | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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 |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 604mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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