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Turkey breast vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey breast and Meatball

  • Turkey breast has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Meatball covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 29% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Meatball. While Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of Vitamin B6, Meatball contains only 0.202mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Turkey breast is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +515.4%
Contains more IronIron +47.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1466.7%
~equal in Potassium ~296mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.66mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +414.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 ProteinProtein +52%
Contains more WaterWater +30.5%
Contains more FatsFats +216.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +59.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
38% 46% 17%
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 -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +245.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Meatball Opinion
Calories 157kcal 286kcal Meatball
Protein 21.89g 14.4g Turkey breast
Fats 7.02g 22.21g Meatball
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Cholesterol 65mg 66mg Turkey breast
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Magnesium 24mg 31mg Meatball
Calcium 13mg 80mg Meatball
Potassium 275mg 296mg Meatball
Iron 1.2mg 1.77mg Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Turkey breast
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Copper 0.074mg 0.123mg Meatball
Zinc 1.57mg 1.66mg Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 186mg 239mg Meatball
Sodium 59mg 666mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A 2µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Manganese 0.018mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 22.4µg 15.3µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 3.108mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.202mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 7µg 36µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Turkey breast
Choline 45.2mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.91g 7.627g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 3.346g Meatball
Tryptophan 0.242mg Turkey breast
Threonine 0.957mg Turkey breast
Isoleucine 1.099mg Turkey breast
Leucine 1.704mg Turkey breast
Lysine 1.996mg Turkey breast
Methionine 0.616mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg Turkey breast
Valine 1.141mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg Turkey breast
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0.004g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.013g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
27%
Turkey breast
35%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 607mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.717g)
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 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 ($)

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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.