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Headcheese vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Headcheese and Pork spare ribs

  • Headcheese has more Vitamin B12, however, Pork spare ribs has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pork spare ribs' daily need coverage for Selenium is 40% more.
  • Headcheese has 12 times more Sodium than Pork spare ribs. Headcheese has 941mg of Sodium, while Pork spare ribs have 81mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Headcheese, pork and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 Iron +64.8%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.8%
Contains more Potassium +680.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +157.7%
Contains more Selenium +21900%
Equal in Calcium - 15
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 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Iron +64.8%
Contains more Copper +52.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.8%
Contains more Potassium +680.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Contains more Zinc +157.7%
Contains more Selenium +21900%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin D +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1287%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +959.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.1%
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 0% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin D +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1287%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +959.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Fats +114.7%
Equal in Other - 1.38
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Fats +114.7%
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.6%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +248.6%

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 spare ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Pork spare ribs Opinion
Protein 13.83g 15.47g Pork spare ribs
Fats 10.9g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Calories 157kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 16mg 15mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 0.91mg Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 16mg Pork spare ribs
Phosphorus 56mg 141mg Pork spare ribs
Potassium 31mg 242mg Pork spare ribs
Sodium 941mg 81mg Pork spare ribs
Zinc 0.97mg 2.5mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.122mg 0.08mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.01mg Pork spare ribs
Selenium 0.1µg 22µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 37IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 0.9µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.662mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B5 0.625mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 2µg 0µg Headcheese
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.38µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.163mg Pork spare ribs
Threonine 0.695mg Pork spare ribs
Isoleucine 0.761mg Pork spare ribs
Leucine 1.318mg Pork spare ribs
Lysine 1.435mg Pork spare ribs
Methionine 0.426mg Pork spare ribs
Phenylalanine 0.65mg Pork spare ribs
Valine 0.809mg Pork spare ribs
Histidine 0.668mg Pork spare ribs
Cholesterol 69mg 80mg Headcheese
Trans Fat 0.222g Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 7.529g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Pork spare ribs
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
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
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.

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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.