Brotwurst vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brotwurst and headcheese different?
- Brotwurst has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and potassium than headcheese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 42% higher.
- Brotwurst contains 170 times more selenium than headcheese. While brotwurst contains 17µg of selenium, headcheese contains only 0.1µg.
- Headcheese has less saturated fat.
Brotwurst, pork, beef, link and Headcheese, pork are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +806.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +987% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.3 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
2.98 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
3.62 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +155% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.9% |
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Protein
~13.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.83 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.05µg | 1.05µg | 42% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 0.1µg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 9.93g | 3.402g | 30% |
| Fats | 27.8g | 10.9g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.023mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.34g | 5.601g | 19% |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 0.44mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.83g | 1.134g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 56mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 0.97mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.115mg | 9% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 157kcal | 8% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 31mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1112mg | 941mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.5mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.122mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 37IU | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.98g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 14.3g | 13.83g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.98g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.98g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.61mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.08mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.14mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.44mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
37%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.528g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brotwurst is relatively richer in minerals
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.