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Headcheese vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Headcheese and Chicken neck different?

  • Headcheese is richer in Vitamin B12, while Chicken neck is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Headcheese covers your daily need of Sodium 38% more than Chicken neck.
  • Headcheese contains 4 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken neck. Headcheese contains 1.05µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken neck contains 0.26µg.
  • Chicken neck is lower in Sodium.

Headcheese, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw 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 Copper +52.5%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 10% 48% 13% 9% 51% 27% 5% 66%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
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%

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 B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.8%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +303.8%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Fats +140.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.07
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Fats +140.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.07

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/nutrients
  2. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.