Headcheese vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between headcheese and chicken meat
- Headcheese has more vitamin B12, choline, and copper; however, chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Chicken meat covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 50% more than headcheese.
- Headcheese has 11 times more sodium than chicken meat. While headcheese has 941mg of sodium, chicken meat has only 82mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Headcheese, pork and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 IronIron | +19% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +619.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +225% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23800% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1828.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-508.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.34g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 8.487mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 23.9µg | 43% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 82mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 0.3µg | 31% |
| Protein | 13.83g | 27.3g | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 182mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.4mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 2.97g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 1.94mg | 9% |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 65.9mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 223mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.168mg | 4% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 239kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 2IU | 4% |
| Fats | 10.9g | 13.6g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.26mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 3.79g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.601g | 5.34g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.388g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 859mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat 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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.