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Headcheese vs. Canadian bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Headcheese and Canadian bacon

  • Headcheese has more Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Canadian bacon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 91% more.
  • Headcheese has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Canadian bacon. Headcheese has 3.402g of Saturated Fat, while Canadian bacon has 1.039g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Headcheese, pork and Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried.

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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% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.6%
Contains more IronIron +167.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3122.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +451.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50300%
~equal in Sodium ~993mg

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% 27% 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 0% 0% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2808.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2170%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Choline ~104.8mg

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
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +292.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +222.4%

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
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +346.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Canadian bacon Opinion
Calories 157kcal 146kcal Headcheese
Protein 13.83g 28.31g Canadian bacon
Fats 10.9g 2.78g Headcheese
Net carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Carbs 0g 1.8g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 69mg 67mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 37IU 9IU Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 27mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 16mg 7mg Headcheese
Potassium 31mg 999mg Canadian bacon
Iron 1.5mg 0.56mg Headcheese
Sugar 0g 1.2g Headcheese
Copper 0.122mg 0.063mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 1.73mg Canadian bacon
Phosphorus 56mg 309mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 941mg 993mg Headcheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.41mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.2µg Headcheese
Manganese 0.016mg Canadian bacon
Selenium 0.1µg 50.4µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.669mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.185mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 9.988mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.28mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.43µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.2µg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 4µg Canadian bacon
Trans Fat 0.008g Headcheese
Choline 104.1mg 104.8mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 3.402g 1.039g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 1.255g Headcheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 0.485g Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.332mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Canadian bacon
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
24%
Headcheese
49%
Canadian bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
74%
Canadian bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon 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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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.