Roast beef vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Roast beef and Meatball
- Roast beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Potassium, however, Meatball is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Folate.
- Roast beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 43% more than Meatball.
- Meatball contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Roast beef. Roast beef contains 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Meatball contains 0.202mg.
- Meatball has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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 | +118.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1780% |
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 EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +563.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +412.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
14.4 g
Fats:
22.21 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
53.67 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +501.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1159.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.346 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +504.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1139.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.29 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
2.25 g
Sucrose:
0.48 g
Glucose:
1.61 g
Fructose:
0.21 g
Lactose:
0.87 g
Maltose:
0.27 g
Galactose:
0.04 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +455.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 115kcal | 286kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 14.4g |
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| Fats | 3.69g | 22.21g |
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| Net carbs | 0.64g | 5.76g |
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| Carbs | 0.64g | 8.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 647mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 0.29g | 3.47g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 3.2mg | 1.66mg |
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| Starch | 2.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 239mg |
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| Sodium | 853mg | 666mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 73IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.282mg |
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| Selenium | 14.7µg | 15.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.136mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 3.108mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 0.924mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 8.2µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 36µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.148g | 0.577g |
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| Choline | 43.9mg | 45.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.318g | 7.627g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.521g | 9.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 3.346g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.21g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.022g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.07g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | 2.815g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
46%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roast beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.309g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.