Headcheese vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between headcheese and steak
- Headcheese contains less selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron than steak.
- Steak's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% higher.
- Steak contains 16 times less sodium than headcheese. Headcheese contains 941mg of sodium, while steak contains 58mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Headcheese, pork and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +553.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31700% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1070.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +109.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.5% |
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Carbs
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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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 31.8µg | 58% |
| Zinc | 0.97mg | 6.34mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 2.2µg | 48% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 58mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 5.149mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.5mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 8.443g | 23% |
| Protein | 13.83g | 24.85g | 22% |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 163mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.301mg | 14% |
| Fats | 10.9g | 19.02g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.4mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.601g | 9.171g | 9% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 279mg | 7% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 271kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 6IU | 4% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 0.896g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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| 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 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.