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Bison meat vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bison meat and Headcheese

  • Headcheese contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2 than Bison meat.
  • Bison meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% higher.
  • Headcheese contains 355 times less Selenium than Bison meat. Bison meat contains 35.5µg of Selenium, while Headcheese contains 0.1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bison meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Headcheese, pork.

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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.
Bison meat
Bison meat
8
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.2%
Contains more Potassium +1064.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +279.4%
Contains more Selenium +35400%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Copper +14%
Bison meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 129% 19% 90% 32% 8% 101% 36% 2% 194%
Headcheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.2%
Contains more Potassium +1064.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +279.4%
Contains more Selenium +35400%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Copper +14%

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.
Bison meat
Bison meat
7
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Vitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +743.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.5%
Bison meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 25% 63% 70% 0% 93% 6% 358% 4%
Headcheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 27% 0% 6% 27% 9% 0% 44% 2% 132% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +743.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
2
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Fats +350.4%
Contains more Water +11%
Bison meat
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Headcheese
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Fats +350.4%
Contains more Water +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bison meat
Bison meat
1
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +372.5%
Bison meat
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.24 g
Headcheese
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +372.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Headcheese Opinion
Protein 28.44g 13.83g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 10.9g Headcheese
Calories 143kcal 157kcal Headcheese
Calcium 8mg 16mg Headcheese
Iron 3.42mg 1.5mg Bison meat
Magnesium 26mg 9mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 56mg Bison meat
Potassium 361mg 31mg Bison meat
Sodium 57mg 941mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.68mg 0.97mg Bison meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.008mg Bison meat
Selenium 35.5µg 0.1µg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.25mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 0IU 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.023mg Bison meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.115mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 0.44mg Bison meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.19mg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 2µg Bison meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 1.05µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Threonine 1.171mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg Bison meat
Cholesterol 82mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 0.91g 3.402g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 5.601g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 1.134g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Headcheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
52%
Bison meat
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 884mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.492g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.