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Ground turkey vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground turkey and Headcheese

  • The amount of Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 in Ground turkey is higher than in Headcheese.
  • Ground turkey covers your daily Selenium needs 56% more than Headcheese.
  • Headcheese has 20 times less Vitamin B3 than Ground turkey. Ground turkey has 8.724mg of Vitamin B3, while Headcheese has 0.44mg.
  • Headcheese contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ground turkey, cooked 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 Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.6%
Contains more Potassium +848.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +220.6%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +31000%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.6%
Contains more Potassium +848.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +220.6%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +31000%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1882.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 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 B1 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1882.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +793.8%
Equal in Fats - 10.9
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 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 +97.9%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +793.8%
Equal in Fats - 10.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground turkey 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 Ground turkey Headcheese Opinion
Protein 27.37g 13.83g Ground turkey
Fats 10.4g 10.9g Headcheese
Calories 203kcal 157kcal Ground turkey
Calcium 28mg 16mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.52mg 1.5mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 30mg 9mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 254mg 56mg Ground turkey
Potassium 294mg 31mg Ground turkey
Sodium 78mg 941mg Ground turkey
Zinc 3.11mg 0.97mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.151mg 0.122mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg Ground turkey
Selenium 31.1µg 0.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 79IU 0IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 8IU 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.023mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.115mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 8.724mg 0.44mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.633mg 0.19mg Ground turkey
Folate 7µg 2µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.34µg 1.05µg Ground turkey
Vitamin K 0µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 93mg 69mg Headcheese
Trans Fat 0.134g Headcheese
Saturated Fat 2.669g 3.402g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 3.458g 5.601g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 1.134g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground turkey 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
53%
Ground turkey
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Ground turkey
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 863mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey 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. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.