Vegetable vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between vegetable and meatball?
- Vegetable is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K, yet meatball is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Vegetable's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 84% higher.
- Vegetable has 3 times more vitamin K than meatball. Vegetable has 23.5µg of vitamin K, while meatball has 8.2µg.
- Vegetable contains less sodium.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index than vegetable.
We used Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +238.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +368.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5000% |
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 | +872.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +186.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +511.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +403.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14706.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +147.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91780% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4547.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1µg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 0.031g | 7.627g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 22.21g | 34% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 15.3µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 239mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 666mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 9.188g | 23% |
| Protein | 2.86g | 14.4g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 3.346g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 214µg | 22µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.151mg | 0.924mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.851mg | 3.108mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 23.5µg | 8.2µg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 1.77mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.66mg | 11% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 286kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.202mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.4g | 2.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.136mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Choline | 24.1mg | 45.2mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 296mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.379mg | 0.282mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.09g | 8.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Starch | 2.25g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.69g | 5.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.12g | 3.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.577g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.073mg | 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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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins