Headcheese vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are headcheese and ground beef different?
- Ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6 than headcheese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 60% higher.
- Headcheese contains 13 times more sodium than ground beef. While headcheese contains 941mg of sodium, ground beef contains only 73mg.
Headcheese, pork and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +54.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +677.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +502.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +196.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19000% |
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 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +815% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +137.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.1% |
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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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 2.49µg | 60% |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 5.84mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 73mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 19.1µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 4.026mg | 22% |
| Protein | 13.83g | 23.87g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 166mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 6.073g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.27mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.311mg | 9% |
| Fats | 10.9g | 15.37g | 7% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 241mg | 6% |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 73.2mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 0.408g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.601g | 7.322g | 4% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.171mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 2IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 2.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
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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 - 2.671g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef 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)