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Headcheese vs. Vienna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Headcheese and Vienna sausage?

  • Headcheese is higher in Choline, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Vienna sausage is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Vienna sausage's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% more.
  • Headcheese has 4 times more Copper than Vienna sausage. While Headcheese has 0.122mg of Copper, Vienna sausage has only 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Headcheese is lower.

We used Headcheese, pork and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork types 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 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +70.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16800%
~equal in Sodium ~879mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 27% 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% 0% 4.4% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.107mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.02µg

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
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
Contains more FatsFats +78%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%

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% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Headcheese Vienna sausage Opinion
Calories 157kcal 230kcal Vienna sausage
Protein 13.83g 10.5g Headcheese
Fats 10.9g 19.4g Vienna sausage
Net carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Carbs 0g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Cholesterol 69mg 87mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU 25IU Headcheese
Magnesium 9mg 7mg Headcheese
Calcium 16mg 10mg Headcheese
Potassium 31mg 101mg Vienna sausage
Iron 1.5mg 0.88mg Headcheese
Copper 0.122mg 0.03mg Headcheese
Zinc 0.97mg 1.6mg Vienna sausage
Phosphorus 56mg 49mg Headcheese
Sodium 941mg 879mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.6µg Headcheese
Selenium 0.1µg 16.9µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.087mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.107mg Headcheese
Vitamin B3 0.44mg 1.613mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.35mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.12mg Headcheese
Vitamin B12 1.05µg 1.02µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 4µg Vienna sausage
Choline 104.1mg 43.7mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 3.402g 7.125g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 5.601g 9.628g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.134g 1.29g Vienna sausage
Tryptophan 0.109mg Vienna sausage
Threonine 0.357mg Vienna sausage
Isoleucine 0.557mg Vienna sausage
Leucine 0.797mg Vienna sausage
Lysine 0.791mg Vienna sausage
Methionine 0.265mg Vienna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.425mg Vienna sausage
Valine 0.573mg Vienna sausage
Histidine 0.273mg Vienna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Headcheese Vienna sausage
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
24%
Headcheese
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Headcheese
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.723g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Headcheese
Headcheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.