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Elk meat vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Elk meat and Headcheese?

  • Headcheese has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Selenium than Elk meat.
  • Elk meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
  • Elk meat has 105 times more Selenium than Headcheese. Elk meat has 10.5µg of Selenium, while Headcheese has 0.1µg.
  • Elk meat contains less Sodium.

We used Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Headcheese, pork types in this comparison.

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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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
9
:
1
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Iron +171.3%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.9%
Contains more Potassium +1164.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +324.7%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +10400%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Elk meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 153% 21% 123% 35% 7% 113% 117% 3% 58%
Headcheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +171.3%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.9%
Contains more Potassium +1164.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +324.7%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Selenium +10400%
Contains more Calcium +220%

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.
Elk meat
Elk meat
8
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +526.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.9%
Elk 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% 11% 0% 0% 36% 86% 116% 73% 112% 7% 370% 0%
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 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +526.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +181.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
3
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Protein +122.4%
Contains more Fats +219.6%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +58.9%
Elk meat
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +122.4%
Contains more Fats +219.6%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +58.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Elk meat
Elk meat
1
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.3%
Elk meat
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Headcheese
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elk 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 Elk meat Headcheese Opinion
Protein 30.76g 13.83g Elk meat
Fats 3.41g 10.9g Headcheese
Calories 162kcal 157kcal Elk meat
Calcium 5mg 16mg Headcheese
Iron 4.07mg 1.5mg Elk meat
Magnesium 29mg 9mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 285mg 56mg Elk meat
Potassium 392mg 31mg Elk meat
Sodium 50mg 941mg Elk meat
Zinc 4.12mg 0.97mg Elk meat
Copper 0.349mg 0.122mg Elk meat
Manganese 0.019mg Elk meat
Selenium 10.5µg 0.1µg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.25mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.023mg Elk meat
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.115mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 0.44mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.19mg Elk meat
Folate 9µg 2µg Elk meat
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 1.05µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.275mg Elk meat
Threonine 1.236mg Elk meat
Isoleucine 1.291mg Elk meat
Leucine 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.126mg Elk meat
Valine 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.948mg Elk meat
Cholesterol 72mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 1.342g 3.402g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.97g 5.601g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 1.134g Headcheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Elk 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
67%
Elk meat
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat
Elk 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?
?
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.