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Steak vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Headcheese

  • Headcheese contains less Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Iron than Steak.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% higher.
  • Headcheese contains 12 times less Vitamin B3 than Steak. Steak contains 5.149mg of Vitamin B3, while Headcheese contains 0.44mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Headcheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.1%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +553.6%
Contains more Selenium +31700%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.1%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +553.6%
Contains more Selenium +31700%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +43.5%

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.
Steak
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1070.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1070.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Fats +74.5%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +164.8%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +79.7%
Contains more Fats +74.5%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +164.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak 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 Steak Headcheese Opinion
Protein 24.85g 13.83g Steak
Fats 19.02g 10.9g Steak
Calories 271kcal 157kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 16mg Headcheese
Iron 2.4mg 1.5mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 56mg Steak
Potassium 279mg 31mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 941mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 0.97mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Selenium 31.8µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 6IU 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.023mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.115mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 0.44mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.19mg Steak
Folate 6µg 2µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.05µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 8.443g 3.402g Headcheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 5.601g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 1.134g Headcheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
49%
Steak
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.