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Chicken breast vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken breast and Headcheese?

  • Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Headcheese is higher in Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 90% more.
  • Chicken breast has 262 times more Selenium than Headcheese. While Chicken breast has 26.2µg of Selenium, Headcheese has only 0.1µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Headcheese is lower.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Headcheese, pork types in this article.

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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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
7
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Magnesium +244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.3%
Contains more Potassium +790.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +26100%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Copper +125.9%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Headcheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.3%
Contains more Potassium +790.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +26100%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Copper +125.9%
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.
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
8
:
3
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115
Chicken breast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 9% 3% 0% 20% 29% 278% 63% 148% 3% 47% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
2
:
3
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Protein +141.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Chicken breast
33% 5% 60%
Protein: 33.44 g
Fats: 4.71 g
Carbs: 0.51 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 1.13 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 +141.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
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2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.134
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Headcheese
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.134

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken breast 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 Chicken breast Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Protein 33.44g 13.83g Chicken breast
Fats 4.71g 10.9g Headcheese
Carbs 0.51g 0g Chicken breast
Calories 187kcal 157kcal Chicken breast
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 1.14mg 1.5mg Headcheese
Magnesium 31mg 9mg Chicken breast
Phosphorus 246mg 56mg Chicken breast
Potassium 276mg 31mg Chicken breast
Sodium 79mg 941mg Chicken breast
Zinc 1.08mg 0.97mg Chicken breast
Copper 0.054mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.021mg Chicken breast
Selenium 26.2µg 0.1µg Chicken breast
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Chicken breast
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Chicken breast
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.25mg Chicken breast
Vitamin D 5IU 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.023mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.115mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B3 14.782mg 0.44mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B5 1.04mg Chicken breast
Vitamin B6 0.64mg 0.19mg Chicken breast
Folate 4µg 2µg Chicken breast
Vitamin B12 0.37µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.39mg Chicken breast
Threonine 1.412mg Chicken breast
Isoleucine 1.765mg Chicken breast
Leucine 2.509mg Chicken breast
Lysine 2.836mg Chicken breast
Methionine 0.925mg Chicken breast
Phenylalanine 1.328mg Chicken breast
Valine 1.659mg Chicken breast
Histidine 1.037mg Chicken breast
Cholesterol 91mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 1.29g 3.402g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken breast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.72g 5.601g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.07g 1.134g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken breast Headcheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
50%
Chicken breast
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Chicken breast
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 862mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.112g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast
Chicken breast 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. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.