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Vienna sausage vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Vienna sausage and Headcheese?

  • Vienna sausage is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Headcheese is higher in Choline, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Vienna sausage's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% more.
  • Vienna sausage has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Headcheese. While Vienna sausage has 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, Headcheese has only 0.023mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Headcheese is lower.

We used Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork 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 Potassium +225.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +16800%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Copper +306.7%
Equal in Sodium - 941
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 5% 22% 9% 115% 44% 10% 0% 93%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 7% 24% 3% 123% 27% 41% 0% 1%
Contains more Potassium +225.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +16800%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Copper +306.7%
Equal in Sodium - 941

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 B1 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.05
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% 18% 0% 22% 25% 31% 21% 28% 3% 128% 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 B1 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.115
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +78%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Water +13.8%
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 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 Fats +78%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Protein +31.7%
Contains more Water +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.29 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vienna sausage Headcheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 0g Vienna sausage
Protein 10.5g 13.83g Headcheese
Fats 19.4g 10.9g Vienna sausage
Carbs 2.6g 0g Vienna sausage
Calories 230kcal 157kcal Vienna sausage
Calcium 10mg 16mg Headcheese
Iron 0.88mg 1.5mg Headcheese
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Headcheese
Phosphorus 49mg 56mg Headcheese
Potassium 101mg 31mg Vienna sausage
Sodium 879mg 941mg Vienna sausage
Zinc 1.6mg 0.97mg Vienna sausage
Copper 0.03mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Selenium 16.9µg 0.1µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 25IU 37IU Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.023mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.115mg Headcheese
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 0.44mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.35mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.19mg Headcheese
Folate 4µg 2µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.109mg Vienna sausage
Threonine 0.357mg Vienna sausage
Isoleucine 0.557mg Vienna sausage
Leucine 0.797mg Vienna sausage
Lysine 0.791mg Vienna sausage
Methionine 0.265mg Vienna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.425mg Vienna sausage
Valine 0.573mg Vienna sausage
Histidine 0.273mg Vienna sausage
Cholesterol 87mg 69mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 7.125g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.628g 5.601g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 1.134g Vienna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vienna sausage Headcheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Vienna sausage
21%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Vienna sausage
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.723g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Headcheese
Headcheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.