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Meatball vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Headcheese?

  • Meatball is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Headcheese is richer in Choline.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Selenium is 28% higher.
  • Headcheese contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Headcheese, pork types in this comparison.

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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.
Meatball
Meatball
10
:
0
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.8%
Contains more Potassium +854.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +15200%
Equal in Copper - 0.122
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Headcheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +326.8%
Contains more Potassium +854.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +15200%
Equal in Copper - 0.122

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.
Meatball
Meatball
9
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +491.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +606.4%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.05
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +491.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +606.4%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
4
:
1
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16.1%
Contains more Water +37.6%
Equal in Protein - 13.83
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Headcheese
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Fats +103.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16.1%
Contains more Water +37.6%
Equal in Protein - 13.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Headcheese
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 13.83g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 10.9g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 157kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Headcheese
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 16mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.5mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 9mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 56mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 31mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 941mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 0.97mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.122mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.25mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.023mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.115mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 0.44mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.19mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 2µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 8.2µg 3.4µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 69mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Headcheese
Saturated Fat 7.627g 3.402g Headcheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 5.601g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 1.134g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Headcheese
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
36%
Meatball
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.225g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients
  2. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.