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Headcheese vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Headcheese and Polish sausage different?

  • Headcheese is higher in Iron, however, Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Polish sausage is 40% higher.
  • Headcheese contains 2 times more Iron than Polish sausage. While Headcheese contains 1.5mg of Iron, Polish sausage contains only 0.88mg.
  • Headcheese has less Sodium.

Headcheese, pork and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot are the varieties 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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +664.5%
Contains more Zinc +99%
Contains more Selenium +17600%
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% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +664.5%
Contains more Zinc +99%
Contains more Selenium +17600%

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 B1 +2082.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +682.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.98
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% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2082.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +682.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
Equal in Folate - 2
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.98

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Fats +78%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.7%
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Fats +78%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +193.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Polish sausage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Protein 13.83g 17.6g Polish sausage
Fats 10.9g 19.4g Polish sausage
Carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Calories 157kcal 259kcal Polish sausage
Calcium 16mg 12mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 0.88mg Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 56mg 136mg Polish sausage
Potassium 31mg 237mg Polish sausage
Sodium 941mg 1540mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 1.93mg Polish sausage
Copper 0.122mg 0.09mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 0.1µg 17.7µg Polish sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.148mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 3.443mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B5 0.45mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.19mg
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.98µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.138mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg Polish sausage
Valine 0.679mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg Polish sausage
Cholesterol 69mg 66mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 3.402g 8.01g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 0.79g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Polish sausage
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
35%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.608g)
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 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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.