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Water vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Water and Meatball

  • Water contains less Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium than Meatball.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Meatball is 34% higher.
  • Water is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
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 -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +668.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +86.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1560%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Water 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 Water Meatball Opinion
Calories 0kcal 286kcal Meatball
Protein 0g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 0g 22.21g Meatball
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg Water
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Magnesium 1mg 31mg Meatball
Calcium 3mg 80mg Meatball
Potassium 0mg 296mg Meatball
Iron 0mg 1.77mg Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Water
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Copper 0.016mg 0.123mg Meatball
Zinc 0.01mg 1.66mg Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 0mg 239mg Meatball
Sodium 5mg 666mg Water
Vitamin A 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Manganese 0mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 36µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0g 0.577g Water
Choline 45.2mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 7.627g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water 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
0%
Water
35%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.627g)
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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.