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Headcheese vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Headcheese and Veal?

  • Veal is richer than Headcheese in Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Potassium.
  • Veal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 47% more.
  • Headcheese has 11 times more Sodium than Veal. While Headcheese has 941mg of Sodium, Veal has only 83mg.

We used Headcheese, pork and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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 Iron +51.5%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +987.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +299%
Contains more Selenium +13600%
Equal in Calcium - 17
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 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Iron +51.5%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +987.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +299%
Contains more Selenium +13600%
Equal in Calcium - 17

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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Veal
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.3%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21%
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% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.3%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Equal in Water - 66.76
Equal in Other - 1.3
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Equal in Water - 66.76
Equal in Other - 1.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Veal Opinion
Protein 13.83g 24.38g Veal
Fats 10.9g 7.56g Headcheese
Calories 157kcal 172kcal Veal
Calcium 16mg 17mg Veal
Iron 1.5mg 0.99mg Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 24mg Veal
Phosphorus 56mg 217mg Veal
Potassium 31mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 941mg 83mg Veal
Zinc 0.97mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.122mg 0.103mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.035mg Veal
Selenium 0.1µg 13.7µg Veal
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.15mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 0IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.07mg Veal
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.27mg Veal
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.39mg Veal
Folate 2µg 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.2µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 69mg 103mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 3.04g Veal
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 2.84g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 0.55g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.362g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.