Headcheese vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between headcheese and pork loin
- Headcheese has more vitamin B12 and iron; however, pork loin has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork loin is 73% higher.
- Pork loin has 19 times less sodium than headcheese. Headcheese has 941mg of sodium, while pork loin has 50mg.
Food types used in this article are Headcheese, pork and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.
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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 IronIron | +89.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1048.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33100% |
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 EVitamin E | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3817.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +940.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.4% |
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:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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Water
~66.92g
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
4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.61g
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.901mg | 73% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 33.2µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 50mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 4.58mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.472mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 0.53µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 197mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 13.83g | 19.74g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 356mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.79mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.056mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 1.74mg | 7% |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 69.7mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 4.36g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Fats | 10.9g | 12.58g | 3% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 198kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 21IU | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 1.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.601g | 5.61g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.891mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.064mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.958g)
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 ($)
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.