Polish sausage vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Polish sausage and Headcheese different?
- Polish sausage is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Headcheese is richer in Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Polish sausage is 40% higher.
- Polish sausage contains 177 times more Selenium than Headcheese. While Polish sausage contains 17.7µg of Selenium, Headcheese contains only 0.1µg.
- Headcheese has less Saturated Fat.
Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot and Headcheese, pork are the varieties 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 | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +664.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +99% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
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 | +2082.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +682.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +73.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 259kcal | 157kcal |
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| Protein | 17.6g | 13.83g |
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| Fats | 19.4g | 10.9g |
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| Net carbs | 3.6g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 3.6g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 69mg |
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| Vitamin D | 37IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 237mg | 31mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.122mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 0.97mg |
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| Phosphorus | 136mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 1540mg | 941mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.502mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.443mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.98µg | 1.05µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Choline | 104.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.01g | 3.402g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.7g | 5.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.79g | 1.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.591mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.611mg |
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| Leucine | 1.076mg |
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| Lysine | 1.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.379mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.539mg |
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| Valine | 0.679mg |
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| Histidine | 0.444mg |
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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
32%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Polish sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.608g)
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.