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Headcheese vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Headcheese and Fajita?

  • Headcheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Choline, yet Fajita is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 32% more.
  • Headcheese has 4 times more Copper than Fajita. While Headcheese has 0.122mg of Copper, Fajita has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fajita is lower.

We used Headcheese, pork and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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.
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Copper +306.7%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.6%
Contains more Potassium +816.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +16600%
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 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Copper +306.7%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.6%
Contains more Potassium +816.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +16600%

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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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +986.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
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% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +986.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.7%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +90.2%
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Equal in Water - 70.6
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Fats +90.2%
Contains more Protein +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +101.4%
Equal in Water - 70.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.089
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.089

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Headcheese Fajita
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 13.83g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 10.9g 5.73g Headcheese
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 157kcal 135kcal Headcheese
Calcium 16mg 13mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 0.99mg Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 56mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 31mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 941mg 799mg Fajita
Zinc 0.97mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.122mg 0.03mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 0.1µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 2µg 4µg Fajita
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.54µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.2µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 69mg 88mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 2.333g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 1.089g Headcheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Fajita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.806g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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.