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Headcheese vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between headcheese and bockwurst

  • Headcheese has more choline; however, bockwurst is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Bockwurst covers your daily vitamin K needs 56% more than headcheese.
  • Bockwurst has 2 times less choline than headcheese. Headcheese has 104.1mg of choline, while bockwurst has 46.4mg.
  • Headcheese contains less saturated fat.
  • Bockwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bockwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of headcheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Headcheese, pork and Bockwurst, pork, veal, raw.

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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 6.4% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +771%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +201.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11200%

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% 5% 14% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 57%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +739.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1176.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1964.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +35.6%
Contains more FatsFats +137.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +87.4%
~equal in Protein ~14.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 55% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.134 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 3.4µg 70.2µg 56%
Tryptophan 153mg 55%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 5.616mg 32%
Saturated fat 3.402g 10.256g 31%
Fats 10.9g 25.87g 23%
Selenium 0.1µg 11.3µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 13.138g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.891mg 18%
Phosphorus 56mg 169mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.378mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.193mg 14%
Choline 104.1mg 46.4mg 10%
Zinc 0.97mg 2.07mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.233mg 9%
Cholesterol 69mg 93mg 8%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.86µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 2.328g 8%
Sodium 941mg 756mg 8%
Manganese 0.171mg 7%
Calories 157kcal 301kcal 7%
Potassium 31mg 270mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 37IU 0IU 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 1.15mg 4%
Folate 2µg 17µg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 26mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Copper 0.122mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.38mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.95g 1%
Protein 13.83g 14.03g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Bockwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Headcheese
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.854g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/nutrients
  2. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.