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Headcheese vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Headcheese and Short ribs

  • Headcheese has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 72% more.
  • Headcheese has 19 times more Sodium than Short ribs. Headcheese has 941mg of Sodium, while Short ribs have 50mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Headcheese, pork and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 Copper +23.2%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.3%
Contains more Potassium +622.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +403.1%
Contains more Selenium +20700%
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% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Contains more Iron +54%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.3%
Contains more Potassium +622.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +403.1%
Contains more Selenium +20700%

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 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149.5%
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% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +149.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +106.7%
Contains more Other +95.9%
Contains more Protein +56%
Contains more Fats +285.1%
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Water +106.7%
Contains more Other +95.9%
Contains more Protein +56%
Contains more Fats +285.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +237.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Short ribs Opinion
Protein 13.83g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 10.9g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 157kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 16mg 12mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 9mg 15mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 56mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 31mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 941mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 0.97mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.122mg 0.099mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 0.1µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 37IU 27IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.7µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.05mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 2µg 5µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 3.4µg 2.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 69mg 94mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 17.8g Headcheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Headcheese Short 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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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)

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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.