Headcheese vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between headcheese and frankfurter?
- Headcheese is richer in choline, copper, and vitamin B2, yet frankfurter is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, and potassium.
- Frankfurter's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 38% higher.
- Headcheese has 3 times more vitamin B2 than frankfurter. Headcheese has 0.115mg of vitamin B2, while frankfurter has 0.043mg.
- Headcheese contains less saturated fat.
We used Headcheese, pork and Frankfurter, beef, unheated types in this comparison.
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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 | +33.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +25% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +121.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +919.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +109.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10200% |
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 EVitamin E | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +114.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +360.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 3.402g | 10.979g | 34% |
Fats | 10.9g | 28.3g | 27% |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 10.3µg | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.601g | 12.048g | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 1.38µg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 56mg | 152mg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 2.028mg | 10% |
Zinc | 0.97mg | 2.03mg | 10% |
Choline | 104.1mg | 48.6mg | 10% |
Calories | 157kcal | 316kcal | 8% |
Potassium | 31mg | 316mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.122mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.043mg | 6% |
Protein | 13.83g | 11.16g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 69mg | 55mg | 5% |
Iron | 1.5mg | 1.2mg | 4% |
Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 0.765g | 2% |
Sodium | 941mg | 992mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.021mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 0g | 3.36g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 3.36g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 37IU | 36IU | 0% |
Magnesium | 9mg | 9mg | 0% |
Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 1.31g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.519mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.58mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.994mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.608mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.362mg | 0% |
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:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +36.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +159.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +126.6% |
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
10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +115.1% |