Chorizo vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chorizo and headcheese
- Headcheese has less vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than chorizo.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for saturated fat, 55% more than headcheese.
- Chorizo has 211 times more selenium than headcheese. While chorizo has 21.1µg of selenium, headcheese has only 0.1µg.
- Headcheese has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of chorizo is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1183.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2639.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1066.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +251.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +131.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 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 | +228.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.023mg | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 3.402g | 50% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 10.9g | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.05µg | 40% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 0.1µg | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 5.601g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 0.44mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.19mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 0.97mg | 22% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 13.83g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.134g | 16% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 157kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.115mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 941mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 56mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 31mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.122mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 37IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 104.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% |
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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
65%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)