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Headcheese vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Headcheese and Lamb shoulder

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium in Lamb shoulder is higher than in Headcheese.
  • Lamb shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 63% more than Headcheese.
  • Lamb shoulder has 14 times less Sodium than Headcheese. Headcheese has 941mg of Sodium, while Lamb shoulder has 65mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Headcheese, pork and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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
1
:
9
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +35.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.8%
Contains more Potassium +735.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +361.9%
Contains more Selenium +25300%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Headcheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +35.3%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.8%
Contains more Potassium +735.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Zinc +361.9%
Contains more Selenium +25300%
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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
4
:
6
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin E +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1413.6%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +142.9%
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%
Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1413.6%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Headcheese
Headcheese
2
:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Equal in Other - 1.31
Headcheese
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Equal in Other - 1.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Headcheese
Headcheese
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2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42%
Headcheese
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Lamb shoulder Opinion
Protein 13.83g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 10.9g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Calories 157kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 16mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 1.5mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 9mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 56mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 31mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 941mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 0.97mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.122mg 0.113mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 0.1µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.14mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.12mg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 69mg 92mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 8.74g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 1.61g Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Lamb shoulder
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
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.338g)
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. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.