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Headcheese vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Headcheese and Steak

  • Headcheese contains less Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Iron than Steak.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% higher.
  • Steak contains 16 times less Sodium than Headcheese. Headcheese contains 941mg of Sodium, while Steak contains 58mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Headcheese, pork and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +43.5%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.1%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +553.6%
Contains more Selenium +31700%
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% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.1%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +553.6%
Contains more Selenium +31700%

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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Steak
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1070.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.5%
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1070.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +164.8%
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Fats +74.5%
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +164.8%
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Fats +74.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.7%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Headcheese Steak
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 Steak Opinion
Protein 13.83g 24.85g Steak
Fats 10.9g 19.02g Steak
Calories 157kcal 271kcal Steak
Calcium 16mg 12mg Headcheese
Iron 1.5mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 9mg 23mg Steak
Phosphorus 56mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 31mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 941mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 0.97mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.122mg 0.085mg Headcheese
Selenium 0.1µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 6IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.1µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 2µg 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 69mg 78mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 8.443g Headcheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 0.896g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Headcheese Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.