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Headcheese vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Headcheese and Roast beef?

  • Headcheese is higher in Choline, yet Roast beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Roast beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 41% more.
  • Headcheese has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Roast beef. While Headcheese has 3.402g of Saturated Fat, Roast beef has only 1.318g.

We used Headcheese, pork and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced types 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 Copper +41.9%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +332.1%
Contains more Potassium +1987.1%
Contains more Zinc +229.9%
Contains more Selenium +14600%
Equal in Sodium - 853
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% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Copper +41.9%
Contains more Iron +36.7%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +332.1%
Contains more Potassium +1987.1%
Contains more Zinc +229.9%
Contains more Selenium +14600%
Equal in Sodium - 853

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +96%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.3%
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% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +96%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +195.4%
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Equal in Water - 73.72
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more Fats +195.4%
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +132.9%
Equal in Water - 73.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +320%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Roast beef Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Protein 13.83g 18.62g Roast beef
Fats 10.9g 3.69g Headcheese
Carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Calories 157kcal 115kcal Headcheese
Sugar 0g 0.29g Headcheese
Calcium 16mg 5mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Magnesium 9mg 20mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 56mg 242mg Roast beef
Potassium 31mg 647mg Roast beef
Sodium 941mg 853mg Roast beef
Zinc 0.97mg 3.2mg Roast beef
Copper 0.122mg 0.086mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.015mg Roast beef
Selenium 0.1µg 14.7µg Roast beef
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 37IU 1IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.043mg Roast beef
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.213mg Roast beef
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 5.581mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg Roast beef
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Folate 2µg 5µg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 2.04µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Headcheese
Cholesterol 69mg 51mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 1.318g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 1.521g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 0.27g Headcheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Roast beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
48%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef
Roast beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.