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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
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
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 50.4µg | 91% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 9.988mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.669mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 309mg | 36% |
| Protein | 13.83g | 28.31g | 29% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 999mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 0.43µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.72mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.56mg | 12% |
| Fats | 10.9g | 2.78g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 1.039g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.601g | 1.255g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.28mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.185mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 9IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 0.485g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 993mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 146kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 67mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 104.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.332mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.226mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.32mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.294mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.479mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.764mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Canadian bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)