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Headcheese vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Headcheese and Polish sausage different?

  • Headcheese is higher in Iron, however, Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Polish sausage is 40% higher.
  • Headcheese contains 2 times more Iron than Polish sausage. While Headcheese contains 1.5mg of Iron, Polish sausage contains only 0.88mg.
  • Headcheese has less Sodium.

Headcheese, pork and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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.
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 10% 3.6% 21% 33% 30% 53% 58% 201% 6.4% 97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +70.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +664.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +99%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17600%

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% 27% 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% 0% 0% 0% 126% 34% 65% 27% 44% 123% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2082.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +682.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.98µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

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
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +78%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +193.7%

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
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.79 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +73.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Polish sausage Opinion
Calories 157kcal 259kcal Polish sausage
Protein 13.83g 17.6g Polish sausage
Fats 10.9g 19.4g Polish sausage
Net carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Carbs 0g 3.6g Polish sausage
Cholesterol 69mg 66mg Polish sausage
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Polish sausage
Calcium 16mg 12mg Headcheese
Potassium 31mg 237mg Polish sausage
Iron 1.5mg 0.88mg Headcheese
Copper 0.122mg 0.09mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 1.93mg Polish sausage
Phosphorus 56mg 136mg Polish sausage
Sodium 941mg 1540mg Headcheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Manganese 0.049mg Polish sausage
Selenium 0.1µg 17.7µg Polish sausage
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.502mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.148mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 3.443mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B5 0.45mg Polish sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.19mg
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.98µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 2µg
Choline 104.1mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 8.01g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 9.7g Polish sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 0.79g Headcheese
Tryptophan 0.138mg Polish sausage
Threonine 0.591mg Polish sausage
Isoleucine 0.611mg Polish sausage
Leucine 1.076mg Polish sausage
Lysine 1.11mg Polish sausage
Methionine 0.379mg Polish sausage
Phenylalanine 0.539mg Polish sausage
Valine 0.679mg Polish sausage
Histidine 0.444mg Polish sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Polish 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
24%
Headcheese
32%
Polish sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
51%
Polish sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.608g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.