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Chicken neck vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken neck and Headcheese different?

  • Chicken neck is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, while Headcheese is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Headcheese covers your daily need of Sodium 38% more than Chicken neck.
  • Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat.

Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw and Headcheese, pork types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +341.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Selenium +11900%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +341.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +91.8%
Contains more Selenium +11900%
Contains more Copper +52.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +720%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 12% 45% 68% 51% 40% 4% 33% 0%
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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +720%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +140.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Equal in Protein - 13.83
Equal in Other - 1.43
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +140.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Equal in Protein - 13.83
Equal in Other - 1.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
31% 45% 24%
Saturated Fat: 7.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.68 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken neck Headcheese Opinion
Protein 14.07g 13.83g Chicken neck
Fats 26.24g 10.9g Chicken neck
Calories 297kcal 157kcal Chicken neck
Calcium 18mg 16mg Chicken neck
Iron 1.9mg 1.5mg Chicken neck
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Chicken neck
Phosphorus 112mg 56mg Chicken neck
Potassium 137mg 31mg Chicken neck
Sodium 64mg 941mg Chicken neck
Zinc 1.86mg 0.97mg Chicken neck
Copper 0.08mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.033mg Chicken neck
Selenium 12µg 0.1µg Chicken neck
Vitamin A 216IU 0IU Chicken neck
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Chicken neck
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.25mg Chicken neck
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.023mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.115mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B3 3.608mg 0.44mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B5 0.85mg Chicken neck
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.19mg Headcheese
Folate 5µg 2µg Chicken neck
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.137mg Chicken neck
Threonine 0.545mg Chicken neck
Isoleucine 0.588mg Chicken neck
Leucine 0.933mg Chicken neck
Lysine 1.005mg Chicken neck
Methionine 0.332mg Chicken neck
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Chicken neck
Valine 0.641mg Chicken neck
Histidine 0.348mg Chicken neck
Cholesterol 99mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 7.27g 3.402g Headcheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.06g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.02g 0g Chicken neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken neck
Monounsaturated Fat 10.55g 5.601g Chicken neck
Polyunsaturated fat 5.68g 1.134g Chicken neck

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken neck 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
22%
Chicken neck
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Chicken neck
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.868g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 877mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.