Potato salad vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato salad and meatball?
- Potato salad has less vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, folate, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B2 than meatball.
- Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 72% higher.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.
We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Meatballs, meatless 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +412.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +498.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +480.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +561.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1014.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
21 g
Fats:
9 g
Carbs:
8 g
Water:
58 g
Other:
4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +683.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.666 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.425g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.938mg | 72% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.706mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 344mg | 42% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 21g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 2.16mg | 19% |
| Folate | 7µg | 78µg | 18% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 1.8mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 4.6g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.213mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 2.5mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.8µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 4.666g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 143kcal | 197kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 550mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 8g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 2.188g | 1% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 9g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 1.425g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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
13%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)