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Headcheese vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are headcheese and turkey bacon different?

  • Headcheese is richer in copper, while turkey bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B2, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Turkey bacon covers your daily need for selenium, 29% more than headcheese.
  • Headcheese contains 2 times more copper than turkey bacon. Headcheese contains 0.122mg of copper, while turkey bacon contains 0.068mg.
  • Headcheese is lower in cholesterol.

Headcheese, pork and Turkey bacon, unprepared types were used in this article.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1025.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15700%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +816.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +55.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +138.5%

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Turkey bacon DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 15.8µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 4.699g 24%
Phosphorus 56mg 222mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 4.032mg 22%
Choline 104.1mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 14%
Zinc 0.97mg 2.54mg 14%
Potassium 31mg 349mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.237mg 9%
Fats 10.9g 16.93g 9%
Calcium 16mg 80mg 6%
Copper 0.122mg 0.068mg 6%
Cholesterol 69mg 86mg 6%
Sodium 941mg 1069mg 6%
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.19µg 6%
Vitamin D 37IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Saturated fat 3.402g 4.52g 5%
Protein 13.83g 15.94g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.244mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Calories 157kcal 226kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.601g 6.223g 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 1.4mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.89g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Turkey bacon
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
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.118g)
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.

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.