Luncheon meat vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are luncheon meat and headcheese different?
- Luncheon meat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin B2, while headcheese is higher in copper, choline, and iron.
- Luncheon meat covers your daily need for selenium, 69% more than headcheese.
- Luncheon meat contains 12 times more vitamin B3 than headcheese. Luncheon meat contains 5.225mg of vitamin B3, while headcheese contains 0.44mg.
USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Headcheese, pork 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +867.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +306.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +456.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1087.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.7% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~5.601g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 38.3µg | 0.1µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 0.44mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 56mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 0.97mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.122mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.023mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 31mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 104.1mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.5mg | 7% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 13.83g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 5% | |
| Sodium | 820mg | 941mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.05µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 1.134g | 3% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 10.9g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 3.402g | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 157kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 5.601g | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 - 0.542g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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