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Beef sirloin vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beef sirloin and headcheese

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, potassium, and vitamin B1 in beef sirloin is higher than in headcheese.
  • Beef sirloin covers your daily selenium needs 71% more than headcheese.
  • Headcheese has 20 times less vitamin B3 than beef sirloin. Beef sirloin has 9.001mg of vitamin B3, while headcheese has 0.44mg.
  • Beef sirloin contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1222.6%
Contains more IronIron +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +351.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38800%
Contains more CopperCopper +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5% 14% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 57%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1945.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 ProteinProtein +122.7%
Contains more FatsFats +116.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +142.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
34% 55% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.134 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +179.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +513%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Headcheese DV% diff.
Selenium 38.9µg 0.1µg 71%
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 0.44mg 54%
Zinc 5.7mg 0.97mg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.19mg 38%
Sodium 66mg 941mg 38%
Protein 30.8g 13.83g 34%
Phosphorus 253mg 56mg 28%
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.05µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 12%
Potassium 410mg 31mg 11%
Fats 5.03g 10.9g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.006g 5.601g 9%
Saturated fat 1.915g 3.402g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.134g 6%
Iron 1.92mg 1.5mg 5%
Vitamin D 37IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.023mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 9mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.115mg 4%
Cholesterol 81mg 69mg 4%
Copper 0.085mg 0.122mg 4%
Choline 117.3mg 104.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 3.4µg 2%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Calories 177kcal 157kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.25mg 1%
Calcium 22mg 16mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0%
Threonine 1.23mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.401mg 0%
Leucine 2.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.603mg 0%
Methionine 0.802mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0%
Valine 1.528mg 0%
Histidine 0.983mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Headcheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
53%
Beef sirloin
23%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.487g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.