Headcheese vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are headcheese and beefsteak different?
- Headcheese is richer in copper, while beefsteak is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and potassium.
- Beefsteak covers your daily need for selenium, 52% more than headcheese.
- Headcheese contains 17 times more sodium than beefsteak. Headcheese contains 941mg of sodium, while beefsteak contains 57mg.
Headcheese, pork and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled types were 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 CopperCopper | +67.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +996.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28700% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1485.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
Protein:
26.72 g
Fats:
15.11 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.96 g
Other:
0.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +581% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.951 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.56 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 28.8µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 6.978mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 57mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 4.85mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.585mg | 30% |
| Protein | 13.83g | 26.72g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 213mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 1.38µg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 5.951g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 31mg | 340mg | 9% |
| Fats | 10.9g | 15.11g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 250kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 0.56g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 79mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.601g | 6.298g | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 101.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.23mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.309mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
23%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.549g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 884mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak 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 ($)