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Headcheese vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between headcheese and duck meat

  • Headcheese has more vitamin B12; however, duck meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for headcheese is 38% higher.
  • Duck meat has 4 times less vitamin B12 than headcheese. Headcheese has 1.05µg of vitamin B12, while duck meat has 0.3µg.
  • Duck meat is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Headcheese, pork and Duck, domesticated, 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.
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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +558.1%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19900%

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 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +996.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.18mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.4%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.3%
Contains more FatsFats +160.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Duck meat DV% diff.
Sodium 941mg 59mg 38%
Selenium 0.1µg 20µg 36%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.3µg 31%
Saturated fat 3.402g 9.67g 28%
Fats 10.9g 28.35g 27%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.825mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 12.9g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 3.65g 17%
Iron 1.5mg 2.7mg 15%
Phosphorus 56mg 156mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.174mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.269mg 12%
Copper 0.122mg 0.227mg 12%
Choline 104.1mg 50.4mg 10%
Protein 13.83g 18.99g 10%
Calories 157kcal 337kcal 9%
Zinc 0.97mg 1.86mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Cholesterol 69mg 84mg 5%
Potassium 31mg 204mg 5%
Vitamin D 37IU 3IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.7mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 16mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 11mg 1%
Folate 2µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 5.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.18mg 1%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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%
Headcheese
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.268g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck 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)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.