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Headcheese vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between headcheese and Italian sausage

  • Headcheese has less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2 than Italian sausage.
  • Italian sausage covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 50% more than headcheese.
  • The glycemic index of Italian sausage is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Headcheese, pork and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +880.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21900%
~equal in Iron ~1.43mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0.33% 3.3% 5% 15% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2608.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +846.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~3.4µg

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% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more WaterWater +56.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +150.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +51.7%

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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Italian sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.623mg 50%
Selenium 0.1µg 22µg 40%
Saturated fat 3.402g 10.195g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 17.108g 29%
Fats 10.9g 27.31g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.165mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 3.518g 16%
Phosphorus 56mg 170mg 16%
Zinc 0.97mg 2.39mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.33mg 11%
Protein 13.83g 19.12g 11%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.3µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.233mg 9%
Sodium 941mg 743mg 9%
Calories 157kcal 344kcal 9%
Potassium 31mg 304mg 8%
Copper 0.122mg 0.08mg 5%
Choline 104.1mg 78.2mg 5%
Cholesterol 69mg 57mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.27g 1%
Vitamin D 37IU 41IU 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1µg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 1.43mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.86g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.25mg 0%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.792mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0%
Leucine 1.343mg 0%
Lysine 1.522mg 0%
Methionine 0.486mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.804mg 0%
Histidine 0.577mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Italian sausage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.793g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.