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Headcheese vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Headcheese and Chicken breast?

  • Headcheese is higher in Vitamin B12, and Copper, yet Chicken breast is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Chicken breast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 90% more.
  • Headcheese has 12 times more Sodium than Chicken breast. While Headcheese has 941mg of Sodium, Chicken breast has only 79mg.

We used Headcheese, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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.
Headcheese
Headcheese
2
:
7
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Copper +125.9%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Headcheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Chicken breast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 43% 23% 106% 25% 11% 30% 18% 3% 143%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains more Copper +125.9%
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%
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.
Headcheese
Headcheese
3
:
8
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.125
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.125

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Headcheese
Headcheese
3
:
2
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Protein +141.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Headcheese
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
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
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Protein +141.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Headcheese
Headcheese
2
:
1
Chicken breast
Chicken breast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.07
Headcheese
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Chicken breast
32% 42% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.07 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.07

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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?
?
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/nutrients
  2. Chicken breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171078/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.