Headcheese vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Headcheese and Ham different?
- Headcheese is richer in Vitamin B12, while Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
- Ham covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 61% more than Headcheese.
- Headcheese contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Ham. Headcheese contains 3.402g of Saturated Fat, while Ham contains 1.81g.
Headcheese, pork and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +825.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19400% |
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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3178.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205.6% |
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Water
~67.67g
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
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +113.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -46.8% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 13.83g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 10.9g | 5.53g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 37IU | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 31mg | 287mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 0.97mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 941mg | 1203mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.25mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 104.1mg | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.402g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.601g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 0.54g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
24%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.592g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.