Pork vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pork and meatball
- Pork has more selenium and vitamin B6; however, meatball has more copper, vitamin B12, fiber, folate, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pork is 81% higher.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5562.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +867.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +496.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1460% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +349.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +182.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 0.8µg | 81% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.706mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 4.666g | 23% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 550mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Folate | 5µg | 78µg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.6g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 1.425g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 2.5mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.16mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 344mg | 14% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 21g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 1.73mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 2.188g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.213mg | 8% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 9g | 8% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 180mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.938mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 1.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 197kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 88.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
54%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.805g)
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.