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Headcheese vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between headcheese and pork shoulder

  • Headcheese has more vitamin B12; however, pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork shoulder is 62% higher.
  • Pork shoulder has 14 times less sodium than headcheese. Headcheese has 941mg of sodium, while pork shoulder has 65mg.

Food types used in this article are Headcheese, pork and Pork, fresh, shoulder, 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.
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% 4.5% 27% 39% 28% 74% 78% 8.5% 1.4% 139%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +874.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25400%
~equal in Calcium ~15mg

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 2.3% 0.67% 3.8% 26% 192% 63% 72% 43% 80% 93% 0% 3.8% 33%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +771.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

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
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +76.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more FatsFats +65%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
39% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.92 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.3%

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 shoulder
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Pork shoulder DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.767mg 62%
Selenium 0.1µg 25.5µg 46%
Sodium 941mg 65mg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 3.833mg 21%
Phosphorus 56mg 182mg 18%
Zinc 0.97mg 2.7mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.402g 6.24g 13%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 0.74µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.275mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.348mg 12%
Fats 10.9g 17.99g 11%
Potassium 31mg 302mg 8%
Choline 104.1mg 60.6mg 8%
Protein 13.83g 17.18g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 8.01g 6%
Iron 1.5mg 1.05mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 1.92g 5%
Calories 157kcal 236kcal 4%
Copper 0.122mg 0.084mg 4%
Vitamin D 37IU 70IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.7µg 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 18mg 2%
Cholesterol 69mg 71mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 16mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.768mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.781mg 0%
Leucine 1.36mg 0%
Lysine 1.531mg 0%
Methionine 0.441mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.921mg 0%
Histidine 0.656mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Pork shoulder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Headcheese
47%
Pork shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
41%
Pork shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.838g)
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 minerals?
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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. Pork shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.