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Headcheese vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Headcheese and Corned beef

  • Headcheese has more Choline, and Vitamin D, while Corned beef has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Selenium is 59% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 9 times less Vitamin D than Headcheese. Headcheese contains 37IU of Vitamin D, while Corned beef contains 4IU.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Headcheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Headcheese, pork and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 +100%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.2%
Contains more Potassium +367.7%
Contains more Zinc +372.2%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +32700%
Equal in Sodium - 973
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 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.2%
Contains more Potassium +367.7%
Contains more Zinc +372.2%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +32700%
Equal in Sodium - 973

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 E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.2%
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% 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 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +81.1%
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Fats +74.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +81.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Headcheese Corned beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Protein 13.83g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 10.9g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 0g 0.47g Corned beef
Calories 157kcal 251kcal Corned beef
Calcium 16mg 8mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 1.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 9mg 12mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 56mg 125mg Corned beef
Potassium 31mg 145mg Corned beef
Sodium 941mg 973mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.122mg 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 0.1µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.16mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 4IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.1µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.026mg Corned beef
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 2µg 6µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.5µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 69mg 98mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 6.34g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 0.67g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.938g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/nutrients
  2. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.