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Pot roast vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pot roast and Headcheese?

  • Pot roast is richer than Headcheese in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pot roast's daily need coverage for Zinc is 52% more.
  • Pot roast has 270 times more Selenium than Headcheese. While Pot roast has 27µg of Selenium, Headcheese has only 0.1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Headcheese is lower.

We used Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Headcheese, pork 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 +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.7%
Contains more Potassium +645.2%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +586.6%
Contains more Selenium +26900%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +210.7%
Contains more Potassium +645.2%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +586.6%
Contains more Selenium +26900%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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 E +104%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +833%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.3%
Contains more Fats +75.9%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Equal in Other - 1.43
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 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 +109.3%
Contains more Fats +75.9%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Equal in Other - 1.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.2%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Headcheese Opinion
Protein 28.94g 13.83g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 10.9g Pot roast
Calories 297kcal 157kcal Pot roast
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 2.42mg 1.5mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 9mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg 56mg Pot roast
Potassium 231mg 31mg Pot roast
Sodium 47mg 941mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 0.97mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Manganese 0.01mg Pot roast
Selenium 27µg 0.1µg Pot roast
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.25mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.023mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.115mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 0.44mg Pot roast
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.19mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 2µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 1.05µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 7.548g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 5.601g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 1.134g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast 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
44%
Pot roast
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 894mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.146g)
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 ($)

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.