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Headcheese vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between headcheese and salami

  • Headcheese has less selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than salami.
  • Salami covers your daily need for selenium, 57% more than headcheese.
  • Headcheese has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of salami is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Headcheese, pork and Salami, cooked, beef and pork.

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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%
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +919.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31200%
~equal in Calcium ~15mg
~equal in Iron ~1.56mg

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%
Salami
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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% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1275.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~3.2µg

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
Salami
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +63.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58%
Contains more FatsFats +137.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +225.9%

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
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Salami DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 31.3µg 57%
Manganese 0.978mg 43%
Sodium 941mg 1740mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 6.053mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.367mg 29%
Saturated fat 3.402g 9.316g 27%
Copper 0.122mg 0.357mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 24%
Fats 10.9g 25.9g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.459mg 21%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.52µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.357mg 19%
Phosphorus 56mg 191mg 19%
Zinc 0.97mg 2.93mg 18%
Protein 13.83g 21.85g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 11.127g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 2.529g 9%
Calories 157kcal 336kcal 9%
Potassium 31mg 316mg 8%
Cholesterol 69mg 89mg 7%
Magnesium 9mg 19mg 2%
Choline 104.1mg 93.5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin D 37IU 41IU 1%
Carbs 0g 2.4g 1%
Iron 1.5mg 1.56mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.4g N/A
Calcium 16mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg 0%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3.2µg 0%
Folate 2µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Salami
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
23%
Headcheese
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.