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Headcheese vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Headcheese and Salami

  • Headcheese has less Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Salami.
  • Salami covers your daily need of Selenium 57% more than Headcheese.
  • Headcheese has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Headcheese, pork and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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
2
:
8
Salami
Salami
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.1%
Contains more Potassium +919.4%
Contains more Zinc +202.1%
Contains more Copper +192.6%
Contains more Selenium +31200%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Iron - 1.56
Headcheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Salami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 14% 82% 28% 227% 80% 119% 128% 171%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.1%
Contains more Potassium +919.4%
Contains more Zinc +202.1%
Contains more Copper +192.6%
Contains more Selenium +31200%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Iron - 1.56

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
2
:
8
Salami
Salami
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 3.2
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%
Salami
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% 30% 0% 92% 83% 114% 73% 106% 3% 191% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.6%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 3.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Headcheese
Headcheese
1
:
4
Salami
Salami
Contains more Water +63.4%
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +137.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +225.9%
Headcheese
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Salami
22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more Water +63.4%
Contains more Protein +58%
Contains more Fats +137.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +225.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Headcheese
Headcheese
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:
2
Salami
Salami
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123%
Headcheese
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Salami
41% 48% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.316 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.529 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Salami Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Protein 13.83g 21.85g Salami
Fats 10.9g 25.9g Salami
Carbs 0g 2.4g Salami
Calories 157kcal 336kcal Salami
Sugar 0g 0.96g Headcheese
Calcium 16mg 15mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 1.56mg Salami
Magnesium 9mg 19mg Salami
Phosphorus 56mg 191mg Salami
Potassium 31mg 316mg Salami
Sodium 941mg 1740mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 2.93mg Salami
Copper 0.122mg 0.357mg Salami
Manganese 0.978mg Salami
Selenium 0.1µg 31.3µg Salami
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 41IU Salami
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1µg Salami
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.367mg Salami
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.357mg Salami
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 6.053mg Salami
Vitamin B5 1.201mg Salami
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.459mg Salami
Folate 2µg 3µg Salami
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.52µg Salami
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3.2µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.114mg Salami
Threonine 0.521mg Salami
Isoleucine 0.675mg Salami
Leucine 0.929mg Salami
Lysine 1.107mg Salami
Methionine 0.301mg Salami
Phenylalanine 0.481mg Salami
Valine 0.668mg Salami
Histidine 0.359mg Salami
Cholesterol 69mg 89mg Headcheese
Trans Fat 0.586g Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 9.316g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 11.127g Salami
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 2.529g Salami
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g Salami
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g Salami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g Salami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Salami
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
58%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.