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Chorizo vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Headcheese

  • Headcheese has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 55% more than Headcheese.
  • Chorizo has 211 times more Selenium than Headcheese. While Chorizo has 21.1µg of Selenium, Headcheese has only 0.1µg.
  • Headcheese has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef 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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.9%
Contains more Potassium +1183.9%
Contains more Zinc +251.5%
Contains more Selenium +21000%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.9%
Contains more Potassium +1183.9%
Contains more Zinc +251.5%
Contains more Selenium +21000%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.5

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 D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1066.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Equal in Folate - 2
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% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
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 D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1066.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.3%
Contains more Fats +251.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +174.1%
Contains more Water +131.8%
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 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 +74.3%
Contains more Fats +251.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +174.1%
Contains more Water +131.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 13.83g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 10.9g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 157kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 16mg Headcheese
Iron 1.59mg 1.5mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 56mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 31mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 941mg Headcheese
Zinc 3.41mg 0.97mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 61IU 37IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.9µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.023mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.115mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.44mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.19mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.05µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 5.601g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.134g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Headcheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
68%
Chorizo
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.