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Pork bacon vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork bacon and Headcheese

  • Headcheese contains less Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 than Pork bacon.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 107% higher.
  • Headcheese has 24 times less Vitamin B3 than Pork bacon. Pork bacon has 10.623mg of Vitamin B3, while Headcheese has 0.44mg.
  • Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Headcheese, pork.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1638.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +246.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +803.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg

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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1413%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2314.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.05µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.4%
Contains more FatsFats +297%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +398.6%
Contains more WaterWater +489.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
34% 55% 11%
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 +240.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Headcheese Opinion
Calories 548kcal 157kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 13.83g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 10.9g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 69mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 37IU Headcheese
Magnesium 30mg 9mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 16mg Headcheese
Potassium 539mg 31mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 1.5mg Headcheese
Copper 0.182mg 0.122mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 0.97mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 56mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 941mg Headcheese
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.25mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 0.9µg Headcheese
Manganese 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 59µg 0.1µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.023mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.115mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 0.44mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.19mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.05µg Pork bacon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Folate 2µg 2µg
Choline 119.3mg 104.1mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 5.601g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 1.134g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon Headcheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
54%
Pork bacon
24%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.785g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/nutrients
  2. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/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.