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Headcheese vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Headcheese and Pork belly different?

  • Headcheese is higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, and Copper, however, Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pork belly is 80% higher.
  • Headcheese contains 29 times more Sodium than Pork belly. While Headcheese contains 941mg of Sodium, Pork belly contains only 32mg.

Headcheese, pork and Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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 +220%
Contains more Iron +188.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Copper +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +496.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Equal in Zinc - 1.02
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 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Iron +188.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Copper +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +496.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Equal in Zinc - 1.02

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 B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +56%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1621.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +956.1%
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 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +56%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1621.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +956.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Fats +386.3%
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Fats +386.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.2%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Pork belly Opinion
Protein 13.83g 9.34g Headcheese
Fats 10.9g 53.01g Pork belly
Calories 157kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 16mg 5mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 0.52mg Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 4mg Headcheese
Phosphorus 56mg 108mg Pork belly
Potassium 31mg 185mg Pork belly
Sodium 941mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 0.97mg 1.02mg Pork belly
Copper 0.122mg 0.052mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.006mg Pork belly
Selenium 0.1µg 8µg Pork belly
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.647mg Pork belly
Vitamin B5 0.256mg Pork belly
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.13mg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 1µg Headcheese
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.84µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0µg Headcheese
Cholesterol 69mg 72mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 19.33g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Headcheese Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 909mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.928g)
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 ($)
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
  2. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.