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Brisket vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brisket and Headcheese

  • The amount of Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6 in Brisket is higher than in Headcheese.
  • Brisket covers your daily Zinc needs 52% more than Headcheese.
  • Headcheese has 271 times less Selenium than Brisket. Brisket has 27.1µg of Selenium, while Headcheese has 0.1µg.
  • Headcheese contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +648.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +589.7%
Contains more Selenium +27000%
Contains more Copper +22%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +62%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Potassium +648.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +589.7%
Contains more Selenium +27000%
Contains more Copper +22%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +828.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
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 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +828.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.4%
Contains more Fats +69%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Other +410.7%
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
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 +108.4%
Contains more Fats +69%
Contains more Water +40.7%
Contains more Other +410.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.5%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Headcheese Opinion
Protein 28.82g 13.83g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 10.9g Brisket
Calories 289kcal 157kcal Brisket
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 2.43mg 1.5mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 9mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 56mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 31mg Brisket
Sodium 48mg 941mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 0.97mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.01mg Brisket
Selenium 27.1µg 0.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.25mg Brisket
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.023mg Brisket
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.115mg Brisket
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 0.44mg Brisket
Vitamin B5 0.568mg Brisket
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.19mg Brisket
Folate 9µg 2µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 1.05µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.181mg Brisket
Threonine 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 7.305g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 5.601g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 1.134g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
43%
Brisket
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.903g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 893mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket
Brisket 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)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.