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Headcheese vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between headcheese and pork bacon

  • Headcheese contains less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B2 than pork bacon.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork bacon is 107% higher.

Food types used in this article are Headcheese, pork and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1638.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +803.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58900%
~equal in Iron ~1.49mg

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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1413%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +489.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.4%
Contains more FatsFats +297%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +398.6%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +240.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Pork bacon DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 59µg 107%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 10.623mg 64%
Phosphorus 56mg 506mg 64%
Sodium 941mg 2193mg 54%
Fats 10.9g 43.27g 50%
Saturated fat 3.402g 14.187g 49%
Protein 13.83g 35.73g 44%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 19.065g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.348mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 4.859g 25%
Zinc 0.97mg 3.36mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 21%
Calories 157kcal 548kcal 20%
Potassium 31mg 539mg 15%
Cholesterol 69mg 107mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.251mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.309mg 9%
Copper 0.122mg 0.182mg 7%
Vitamin D 37IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.16µg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.1µg 3%
Choline 104.1mg 119.3mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 10mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.35g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.35g N/A
Iron 1.5mg 1.49mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.32mg 0%
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Headcheese
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.785g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.