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Headcheese vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Headcheese and Ground turkey

  • 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.
  • Ground turkey has 12 times less Sodium than Headcheese. Headcheese has 941mg of Sodium, while Ground turkey has 78mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Headcheese, pork and Ground turkey, 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 +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 - 1.52
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 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
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 - 1.52

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 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +793.8%
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Equal in Fats - 10.4
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +793.8%
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Equal in Fats - 10.4

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Headcheese Ground turkey
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 Ground turkey Opinion
Protein 13.83g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 10.9g 10.4g Headcheese
Calories 157kcal 203kcal Ground turkey
Calcium 16mg 28mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.5mg 1.52mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 9mg 30mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 56mg 254mg Ground turkey
Potassium 31mg 294mg Ground turkey
Sodium 941mg 78mg Ground turkey
Zinc 0.97mg 3.11mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.122mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.011mg Ground turkey
Selenium 0.1µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 0IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 8IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.2µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.077mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.211mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Folate 2µg 7µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.34µg Ground turkey
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0µg 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 69mg 93mg Headcheese
Trans Fat 0.134g Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 2.669g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 3.458g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 2.917g 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
Headcheese Ground turkey
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
53%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
54%
Ground turkey

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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.