Veal vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between veal and meatball
- Veal has more vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12; however, meatball is higher in manganese, iron, and fiber.
- Veal covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 31% more than meatball.
- Meatball contains 2 times less zinc than veal. Veal contains 3.87mg of zinc, while meatball contains 1.66mg.
- Meatball has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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 | +13.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +705.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.7% |
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 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +110.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +583.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +227.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +508.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.03mg | 3.108mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 666mg | 25% |
| Fats | 7.56g | 22.21g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 3.04g | 7.627g | 21% |
| Protein | 24.38g | 14.4g | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.66mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.55g | 3.346g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.84g | 9.188g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.39mg | 0.202mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 66mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.282mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.27µg | 1µg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.77mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Choline | 95mg | 45.2mg | 9% |
| Folate | 11µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.136mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 8.2µg | 6% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 286kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.924mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Selenium | 13.7µg | 15.3µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 239mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.577g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.94mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.347mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.885mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.21g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 583mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.587g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.