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Potato salad vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato salad and Meatball?

  • Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C, yet Meatball is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 42% higher.
  • Potato salad contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Calcium +321.1%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +435.5%
Contains more Manganese +179.2%
Contains more Selenium +273.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Calcium +321.1%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +359.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +435.5%
Contains more Manganese +179.2%
Contains more Selenium +273.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Folate +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.6%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Protein +437.3%
Contains more Fats +170.9%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +38.6%
Contains more Water +41.6%
Contains more Other +17.5%
Contains more Protein +437.3%
Contains more Fats +170.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.5%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +270.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato salad Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 5.76g Potato salad
Protein 2.68g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 8.2g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 11.17g 8.06g Potato salad
Calories 143kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 19mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.65mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 15mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 52mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 254mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 529mg 666mg Potato salad
Zinc 0.31mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.118mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.101mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 4.1µg 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 157IU 73IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 22µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 7µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 68mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 1.429g 7.627g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 3.346g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
14%
Potato salad
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.198g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.