Steak vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and meatball different?
- Steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron; however, meatball is richer in phosphorus, fiber, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for steak is 50% higher.
- Steak contains 4 times more zinc than meatball. While steak contains 6.34mg of zinc, meatball contains only 1.66mg.
- Steak has less sodium.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +35.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +412.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.4% |
~equal in
Water
~53.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +273.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.627g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.188g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 1µg | 50% |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 1.66mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 15.3µg | 30% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 666mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.202mg | 23% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 14.4g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.924mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 3.346g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 3.108mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.282mg | 12% | |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 239mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Choline | 45.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.77mg | 8% |
| Folate | 6µg | 36µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 8.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.136mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 22.21g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 7.627g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 286kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 279mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 9.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 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
45%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 608mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.