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Pork loin vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork loin and Headcheese

  • Pork loin has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Headcheese has more Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork loin is 73% higher.
  • Headcheese has 332 times less Selenium than Pork loin. Pork loin has 33.2µg of Selenium, while Headcheese has 0.1µg.
  • Pork loin is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Headcheese, 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.
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.8%
Contains more Potassium +1048.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +79.4%
Contains more Selenium +33100%
Contains more Iron +89.9%
Contains more Copper +117.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.8%
Contains more Potassium +1048.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +79.4%
Contains more Selenium +33100%
Contains more Iron +89.9%
Contains more Copper +117.9%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3817.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +940.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +80%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3817.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +940.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +80%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +88.2%
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +88.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.601
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.601

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Headcheese Opinion
Protein 19.74g 13.83g Pork loin
Fats 12.58g 10.9g Pork loin
Calories 198kcal 157kcal Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 16mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 1.5mg Headcheese
Magnesium 21mg 9mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 197mg 56mg Pork loin
Potassium 356mg 31mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 941mg Pork loin
Zinc 1.74mg 0.97mg Pork loin
Copper 0.056mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.011mg Pork loin
Selenium 33.2µg 0.1µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 21IU 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.023mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.115mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 0.44mg Pork loin
Vitamin B5 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.19mg Pork loin
Folate 1µg 2µg Headcheese
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 0µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 69mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 5.601g Pork loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 1.134g Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin Headcheese
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
51%
Pork loin
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.958g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.