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Pork vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork and Headcheese?

  • Pork is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Headcheese is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Selenium is 82% higher.
  • Pork has 38 times more Vitamin B1 than Headcheese. Pork has 0.877mg of Vitamin B1, while Headcheese has 0.023mg.
  • Pork contains less Sodium.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
Pork
8
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.3%
Contains more Potassium +1264.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Selenium +45200%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Headcheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.3%
Contains more Potassium +1264.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Selenium +45200%
Contains more Iron +72.4%
Contains more Copper +67.1%

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.
Pork
Pork
10
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16%
Contains more Vitamin D +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3713%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1044.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
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 +16%
Contains more Vitamin D +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3713%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +179.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1044.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
2
:
2
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Protein +97.5%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +60.7%
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 Protein +97.5%
Contains more Fats +27.7%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +60.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
2
:
1
Headcheese
Headcheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.601
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.134
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Headcheese
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.601
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.134

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Headcheese
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 Pork Headcheese Opinion
Protein 27.32g 13.83g Pork
Fats 13.92g 10.9g Pork
Calories 242kcal 157kcal Pork
Calcium 19mg 16mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 1.5mg Headcheese
Magnesium 28mg 9mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 56mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 31mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 941mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 0.97mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 45.3µg 0.1µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.25mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU 37IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.9µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.023mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.115mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.44mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.19mg Pork
Folate 5µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 0µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 5.23g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 5.601g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.134g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 879mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.828g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.