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 of Vitamin B1 50% more than Headcheese.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
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:
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
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
10.195 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 344kcal |
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| Protein | 13.83g | 19.12g |
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| Fats | 10.9g | 27.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.27g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 37IU | 41IU |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 21mg |
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| Potassium | 31mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.97mg | 2.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 941mg | 743mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 16IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.25mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 1µg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 4.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.33mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 1.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3.4µg | |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 104.1mg | 78.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.402g | 10.195g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.601g | 17.108g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 3.518g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.793g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)